Teniposide (Vumon)
Teniposide is used in combination chemotherapy to treat childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (a type of blood cancer).
Teniposide is given after other treatments did not work or stopped working.
Teniposide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isTeniposide (Vumon)used for?
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutTeniposide (Vumon)?
You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to teniposide or to polyoxyl 35 castor oil.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- Down Syndrome;
- bone marrow suppression; or
- liver or kidney disease.
Using teniposide may increase your risk of developing other cancers. Ask your doctor about this risk.
May cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant.Use birth control while using teniposide and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
This medication can decrease sperm count and may affect fertility in men (your ability to have children).
Do not breastfeed.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofTeniposide (Vumon)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives, skin rash, warmth or tingling; fever, chills, feeling light-headed; wheezing, chest tightness, fast heartbeats, trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during or shortly after the injection. Tell your care provider if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, feverish, chilled, itchy, anxious, or have chest tightness, trouble breathing, or warmth in your face.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- severe ongoing vomiting or diarrhea;
- sores or white patches in or around your mouth, trouble swallowing or talking, dry mouth, bad breath, altered sense of taste;
- pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given;
- low blood cell counts--fever, chills, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath;
- signs of too much acid in your blood--irregular heartbeats, feeling tired, loss of appetite, trouble thinking, feeling short of breath; or
- symptoms of sepsis--confusion, severe drowsiness, fast heartbeats, rapid breathing, feeling very ill.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- mouth sores;
- hair loss; or
- infections, low blood cell counts.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeTeniposide (Vumon)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
May cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant.Use birth control while using teniposide and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingTeniposide (Vumon)?
避免活动可能会增加你的提单的风险eeding or injury. Use extra care while shaving or brushing your teeth.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeTeniposide (Vumon)?
UseTeniposide (Vumon)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Teniposide is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider.
This medicine is injected slowly over 30 to 60 minutes.
You may be given other medications to help prevent serious side effects or an allergic reaction.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning or pain when teniposide is injected.
You will be watched closely for at least 60 minutes to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
If this medicine gets in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on your skin, immediately wash the skin with soap and water or rinse your eyes with water.
Teniposide can increase your risk of bleeding or infection.You will need frequent medical tests.Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your teniposide injection.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onTeniposide (Vumon)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.