Bendit is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Secondary and off-label uses of Bendit have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bendit. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bendit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bendit go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Bendit's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Bendit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Bendit related warnings section.
Bendit can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bendit in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Anemia. Other contraindications of Bendit have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Bendit with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Bendit, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Bendit is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bendit is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Bendit safe for pregnant women?
Bendit can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Bendit safe during breastfeeding?
Bendit should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bendit on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Bendit. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Bendit on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Bendit on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Bendit on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Bendit. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Bendit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bendit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bendit habit forming or addictive?
Bendit is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Bendit since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Bendit should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bendit for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bendit
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Bendit and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bendit
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bendit with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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