Bendamustine
About Bendamustine
Bendamustine is a chemotherapy medicament which may be administered into the blood via injections. It is used widely in the treatments of chronic lymphatic leukemia, non Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma. It is included in World Health Organization’s list of Essential Medicines. Its often used as a sole medicine for the treatment of above mentioned conditioned, or sometimes combinatively with other medications. No tablets or pills are available of this medication. Bendamustine works by interfering into the cancerous cells and hence the cells cant divide into two and prevent further spread.
Before starting of treatment with Bendamustine, a blood test is prescribed to observe various factors in the blood including blood count.
This is a strong drug and include various side effects if administered improperly hence doctors supervision is impeccable. Side effects like low blood count, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea, skin problems, renal problems may be encountered after administration of Bendamustine. In rare cases infertility and other similar problems may be seen.
When symptoms like extreme nausea, vomiting, or unusual bleeding, blood in urine or stool may show up its time to contact the doctor as soon as possible. But when administered under extreme guidance this drug works well in treating the above mentioned conditioned.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Bendamustine
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Bendamustine ?
Mucosal Inflammation
Infections
Reduced Blood Platelets
Decreased White Blood Cell Count
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Bendamustine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Bimode 100mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Bimode 100mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Cause tiredness and to avoid driving any vehicle or operating any dangerous tools or machinery if they experience this side effect.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Bendamustine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Bendamustine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Bendamustine as ingredient
- Zumustin 100Mg Injection
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
- Bendit 100Mg Injection
Natco Pharma Ltd
- Bemustin 100Mg Injection
Panacea Biotec Ltd
- Purplz 100Mg Injection
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Benzz 100Mg Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Lymphtor 100mg Injection
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Bimode 100Mg Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Cytomustine 100mg Injection
Cipla Ltd
- Maxtorin 100mg Injection
Pfizer Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
The active constituent of this medication behaves as a derivative form of bifunctional mechlorethamine. It forms the electrophilic alkyl groups and these bind covalently to other molecules. As an alkylating agent, it forms crosslinking between DNA bases causing cell death. The exact mechanism is under investigation.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
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