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Vumon

teniposide
Used for Leukemia

Vumon (teniposide) is a medication given as an infusion into the vein to treat a type of blood and bone marrow cancer called childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It's typically used when the cancer didn't respond to the initial treatment (refractory). Vumon (teniposide) can only be given by a healthcare provider, but it's no longer available in the United States.

Reviewed by:
reviewerYen Nguyen, PharmD
reviewerCydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 25, 2022
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What is Vumon (teniposide)?

What is Vumon (teniposide) used for?

  • Refractory childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Drug facts

Common BrandsVumon(brand no longer available)
Drug ClassAnticancer
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Common questions about Vumon (teniposide)

Vumon (teniposide) is an antineoplastic (anticancer) medication that's used together with other medications to treat refractory childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Vumon (teniposide) is usually given after you've tried other anticancer medications first that didn't end up working well. Vumon (teniposide) works by preventing the genetic material in cancer cells from forming and repairing itself correctly. This kills cancer cells, which helps slow or stop cancer growth.

No, Vumon (teniposide) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

It's unclear why Vumon (teniposide) was discontinued by the manufacturer.

Because treatment depends on the type of ALL your child has, speak to their provider about other options for your child's cancer. One of the treatments currently available for refractory childhood ALL is Blincyto (blinatumomab), but there may be other options that may be better suited for your child.

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Vumon (teniposide) dosage

Typical dosage for Vumon (teniposide)

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Interactions between Vumon (teniposide) and other drugs

Vumon (teniposide) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Vumon (teniposide). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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