Bendamustine

Generic name: bendamustine [ BEN-da-MUS-teen ]
Brand names: Belrapzo, Bendeka, Treanda
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg; 25 mg); intravenous solution (25 mg/mL)
Drug class:Alkylating agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is bendamustine?

Bendamustine is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Bendamustine is also used to treat indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma after other medicines have been tried without successful treatment of this condition.

Bendamustine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your caregivers right away if you have any type of skin rash after being treated with bendamustine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with bendamustine if you are allergic to bendamustine, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, or mannitol (Osmitrol).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a weak immune system;

• fever or other signs of infection;

• tuberculosis;

• herpes zoster (also called shingles)

• a metabolic disorder or electrolyte imbalance;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease; or

• if you smoke.

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