Pronunciation: TEN-i-POE-side
Generic Name: Teniposide
Brand Name: Vumon
Severe infections or bleeding can occur with Vumon.
Vumon is used for:
Treating certain types of leukemia. Vumon is used in combination with other medicines.
Vumon is an antineoplastic. It works by damaging the tumor cell's DNA, resulting in tumor cell death.
Do NOT use Vumon if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Vumon, including polyoxyethylated castor oil
- you are taking disulfiram, insulin, or sodium oxybate (GHB)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Vumon:
Some medical conditions may interact with Vumon. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have Down syndrome
- if you have a history of alcohol abuse
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vumon. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Cimetidine, enprostil, salicylates, sulfonamides (eg, sulfamethizole), and sulfonylureas (eg, tolbutamide) because the actions and side effects of Vumon may be increased
- Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, and hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because they may decrease Vumon's effectiveness
- Acetaminophen, acitretin, amprenavir, calcineurin inhibitors (eg, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus), CNS depressants (eg, lorazepam), insulin, methotrexate, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), nitrates (eg, nitroglycerin), phenformin/metformin, sodium oxybate (GHB), or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
- Cephalosporins (eg, cefazolin), disulfiram, fluorouracil, furazolidone, or metronidazole because an acute alcohol intolerance reaction may occur
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vumon may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Vumon:
Use Vumon as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Vumon is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Vumon at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Vumon. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Do not use Vumon if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
- If you spill Vumon on your skin, wash it off right away with soap and water.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Vumon, contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vumon.
Important safety information:
- If nausea or vomiting occurs, ask your doctor or pharmacist for ways to lessen these effects.
- Vumon may cause dizziness or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Vumon with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Vumon may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
- Vumon may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Do not receive a live vaccine (eg, measles, mumps) while you are taking Vumon. Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine.
- Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and kidney and liver function tests, may be performed while you use Vumon. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Vumon with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Vumon has benzyl alcohol in it. Do not use it in NEWBORNS or INFANTS. It may cause serious and sometimes fatal nervous system problems and other side effects.
- Use Vumon with extreme caution in NEWBORNS; safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Vumon has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Vumon while you are pregnant. It is not known if Vumon is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Vumon.
Possible side effects of Vumon:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; hair loss; nausea; rash; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, sore throat, or cough; flushing; mouth sores; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Vumon side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Vumon:
Store Vumon in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) in the original package. Store away from heat and light. Keep Vumon, as well as needles and syringes, out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Vumon, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Vumon is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Vumon. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Vumon resources
- Vumon Side Effects (in more detail)
- Vumon Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Vumon Drug Interactions
- Vumon Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Vumon - Add your own review/rating
- Vumon Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Vumon Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Vumon Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Vumon Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Teniposide Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
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