Teniposide
Definition
Teniposide is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat cancer by destroying cancerous cells. Teniposide is also known as the brand name Vumon and may also be referred to as VM-26.
Purpose
Teniposide is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as induction therapy (an initial, intensive course of chemotherapy) for refractory childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Teniposide is used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs. It has also been used in some adult leukemias and lung cancers.
Description
Teniposide is a clear liquid for infusion into a vein. Teniposide is a semisynthetic derivative of...
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