Teniposide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Vumon, VM-26
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits
to make sure that teniposide is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
It is important to tell your doctor or nurse right away if redness, pain, swelling,
or a lump under the skin occurs in the area where the injection is given.
While you are being treated with teniposide, and after you stop treatment,
do not have any immunizations (vaccinations) without your doctor's approval
. Teniposide may lower your body's resistance, and there is a chance you might
get the infection the immunization is meant to prevent. In addition, other persons
living in your household should not take oral polio vaccine, since there is
a chance they could pass the polio virus on to you. Also, avoid persons who
have taken oral polio vaccine within the last several months. Do not get close
to them, and do not stay in the same room with them for very long. If you cannot
take these precautions, you should consider wearing a protective face mask that
covers the nose and mouth.
Teniposide can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood,
increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number
of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. If this occurs,
there are certain precautions you can take, especially when your blood count
is low, to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:
- If you can, avoid people with infections. Check with your doctor immediately
if you think you are getting an infection or if you get a fever or chills,
cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination.
- Check with your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding
or bruising; black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; or pinpoint red
spots on your skin.
- Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick.
Your medical doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your
teeth and gums. Check with your medical doctor before having any dental work
done.
- Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have just
washed your hands and have not touched anything else in the meantime.
- Be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such as
a safety razor or fingernail or toenail cutters.
- Avoid contact sports or other situations where bruising or injury could
occur.
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