Teniposide (Injection)

Teniposide (Injection)

Teniposide (ten-i-POE-side)

Treats certain kinds of leukemia and other kinds of cancer.

Brand Name(s):

Vumon
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to teniposide or Cremaphorreg; (polyoxyethylated castor oil).

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• This medicine, like all medicines used to treat cancer, is very strong. Make sure you understand why you are getting it and what the risks and benefits of treatment are. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor.
  
• You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or chemotherapy treatment center. A nurse or other caregiver trained to give cancer drugs will give your treatment.
  
• Your medicine will be given through a tube that is put in a vein, usually in your arm, wrist, or hand, and sometimes in your chest. This is called intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us), or IV infusion.
  
• This medicine is given slowly, so your IV will remain in place for 30 to 60 minutes.
  
• You may also receive other medicines to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
  
• Do not get the medicine on your skin. If it does, wash the area well with soap and water, and tell your caregiver.
  

If a dose is missed::

• This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic where you get your treatments for instructions.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• If you have your treatments at a clinic, the staff at the clinic will keep your medicine there.
  
• If you have your treatments at home, you may need to store your medicine. Keep the medicine in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
  
• Any teniposide that has been mixed (with other liquid) for your IV is good for 4 hours if kept at room temperature.
  
• Throw away any unused teniposide after the expiration date has passed.
  
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
  
• If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles, medicine bags or bottles, and tubes. Put it where children or pets cannot reach it.