Results for tag: "Teniposide"

Teniposide is an oncology drug used to treat a variety of cancers, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and Wilms' tumor. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin, a natural compound found in the Mayapple plant. Teniposide works by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and inducing apoptosis, or programmed cell death. It is administered intravenously and is usually given in combination with other chemotherapy drugs. Teniposide is a generic drug, and is available in many countries around the world. It is manufactured by a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Mylan, and Sandoz. It is also available in generic form from several generic drug manufacturers. Show Less Read more