Drug details

Vumon (teniposide)

type of Antineoplastics Podophyllotoxin Derivatives

Vumon (teniposide) Injection is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (blood cancer) in children.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• nausea,
• loss of appetite,
• itching,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• skin rash,
• easy bruising,
• unusual bleeding,
• pale skin,
• lightheadedness,
• shortness of breath,
• cold hands and feet,
• confusion,
• chills,
• severe drowsiness,
• fast heartbeats,
• tiredness,
• dizziness,
• dry mouth,
• wheezing,
• anxiety,
• chest tightness,
• skin sores,
• trouble swallowing or talking,
• pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the injection was given,
• rapid breathing, and
• fast or irregular heartbeats,
• sores or white patches in or around your mouth,
• bad breath,
• altered sense of taste,
• warmth or tingling,
• feeling very ill
• warmth in your face,
• severe ongoing vomiting,
• trouble thinking,

The following drugs are related to Vumon, either as a replacement or used together:

• Arzerra (ofatumumab injection)
• Bendeka (bendamustine hydrochloride injection)
• Blincyto (blinatumomab for injection)
• Fludara (fludarabine)
• Oforta (fludarabine phosphate tablets)
• Gazyva (obinutuzumab injection)
• Purixan (mercaptopurine oral suspension)

The following supplements are related to Vumon, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Saccharomyces Boulardii (s.)
• Adenosine (s.)
• Coriolus Mushroom (s.)
• Arsenic (s.)
• Transfer Factor (s.)