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Trisenox (arsenic trioxide) 2 mg/ml concentrate must be diluted immediately after withdrawal from the ampoule or vial with 100–250 ml of glucose 50 mg/ml (5%) or sodium chloride 9 mg/ml (0.9%) solution for injection, using strict aseptic technique because it contains no preservative.
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- Trisenox (arsenic trioxide) 2mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionTeva Pharma B.V. · emc · SmPC §6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling · Version 4Document updated
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