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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you or your child this medicine in a medical facility. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins.
Arsenic trioxide often causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important that you continue to receive the medicine, even if you have an upset stomach. Ask your doctor for ways to lessen these effects.
Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024
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