Bendamustine Benefits & Uses

Bendamustine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Other Benefits

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Bendamustine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Take on days 1 and 2 of a 28-day cycle Up to 6 cycles
Geriatric	Disease: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Take on days 1 and 2 of a 28-day cycle Up to 6 cycle

Bendamustine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bendamustine is used -

Severe

Fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Rash
Diarrhoea
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Mild

Headache
Chills
Dyspepsia
Dizziness
Insomnia
Pharyngitis
Dry Skin
Drowsiness

Bendamustine Related Warnings

Is the use of Bendamustine safe for pregnant women?

Bendamustine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Bendamustine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Bendamustine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Bendamustine on the Kidneys?

Bendamustine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bendamustine on the Liver?

Bendamustine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bendamustine on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Bendamustine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bendamustine with Other Drugs

Bendamustine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Cimetidine

Ciprofloxacin

Diclofenac

Naproxen

Naproxen,Esomeprazole

Bendamustine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bendamustine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Hepatitis A
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis (TB)
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Bendamustine

Is this Bendamustine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Bendamustine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Bendamustine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Bendamustine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Bendamustine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Bendamustine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bendamustine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Bendamustine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bendamustine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bendamustine with alcohol.

Unknown