Teniposide

Teniposide (trade name Vumon) is a chemotherapeutic medication[1] used in the treatment of childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin's lymphoma, certain brain tumours, and other types of cancer.[2] It is in a class of drugs known as podophyllotoxin derivatives and slows the growth of cancer cells in the body.[3] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Administration 2 Contraindications 3 Side effects 4 Interactions 5 Pharmacology 5.1 Mechani... [wikipedia]