Answer
It is a potentially serious inflammatory reaction associated with leukaemia cells responding to treatment. Warning signs include unexplained fever, breathing difficulty, rapid weight gain, swelling and fluid around the lungs or heart.
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- Trisenox (arsenic trioxide) 2mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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