During the last decade, the efficacy of arsenic trioxide in both newly diagnosed and relapsed patients with APL 3 has been established. Arsenic trioxide can be used as a single agent and induces complete remissions with only minimal myelosuppression (1) (2, 3, 4, 5) . In one study (2) (1) .Additional studies conducted in the United States confirmed that low doses of arsenic trioxide can induce complete remission in relapsed APL patients.hite arsenic or arsenic trioxide (As 2 O 3) is produced by heating realgar (10) . Arsenic is rarely found in a pure state; rather, it exists in both trivalent and pentavalent oxidation states as a chemically unstable sulfide or oxide, or as a salt of sodium, potassium, or calcium (11) .
Other side effects of statin use may include: 1  liver damage. 2  memory loss or cognitive impairment. 3  diabetes. muscle damage.
Statins - Side effects. Side effects of statins. Like all medications, statins can cause side effects. However, most people tolerate them well and don't experience any problems. You should discuss the benefits and risks of taking statins with your doctor before you start taking the medication.