Bendamustine
Bendamustine is a clear liquid that is injected into a vein. It works as follows:-
Bendamustine is a type of medication that works against cancer. It's not completely clear how it works, but it seems to damage the DNA in cancer cells, leading to their death. Bendamustine can cause cancer cells to die in different ways, including through a process called apoptosis and by damaging both single and double strands of DNA. It also increases the activity of genes that promote cell death and slows down cell division. Bendamustine is effective against cancer cells whether they're actively dividing or not.
Have any queries, book a consultation with our Oncology Clinical SpecialistPrimary uses are to treat Lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s, Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic.
Secondarily this drug is also used to treat Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s.
Research studies are going on this drug to check if this medicine can be used to treat other type of cancer.
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Bendamustine is given by an injection please book a consultation with our Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to know more about what happens if you miss the dose.
Fatigue, Fever, Bladder infection, Painful urination, Blood in the urine, Excessive urination, Flu-like syndrome.
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Other drugs may interact with bendamustine. To know more about the drug interactions book a consultation with our Oncology Clinical Specialist
Bendamustine may cause sterility in men. If you plan to have children, discuss this with your doctor before being treated with bendamustine.
Bendamustine may damage sperm and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best for women and men of childbearing potential to use birth control while being treated with bendamustine, starting two weeks prior to the first dose and continuing for four weeks after the last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breastfeed during treatment.
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