Teniposide Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Teniposide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Teniposide brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Teniposide

Pronunciation : ten-i-POE-side

Brand Names or Trade Names of Teniposide

International :

Vumon

Why is Teniposide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for leukemia in combination with other medications. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.

When should Teniposide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Teniposide?

IV- The recommended dose is Teniposide 165 mg/m² and cytarabine 300 mg/m 2 twice weekly for 8 to 9 doses.

How should Teniposide be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Teniposide?

• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Do not receive any vaccination while taking this medication.

• Monitor complete blood count, kidney and liver functions regularly.

• It may reduce the platelet counts in blood, avoid unusual bruising or bleeding.

• It may reduce the number of white blood cells and lead to infections.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of Down syndrome, alcoholism, elderly patients, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may result in hair loss.

What are the side effects of Teniposide?

Heart - Low blood pressure.
Skin - Hair loss and rash.
Gastrointestinal - Painful ulceration, diarrhea and nausea/vomiting.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets, and bleeding.
Hypersensitivity - Hypersensitivity reactions such as asthma, chills, difficulty in breathing, fever, flushing, high blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Miscellaneous - Infection and fever.