Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 26, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Belrapzo
- Bendeka
- Treanda
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Alkylating Agent
Chemical Class: Nitrogen Mustard
Uses for bendamustine
Bendamustine injection is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL, cancer of white blood cells) and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in patients who have already received other treatments. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Bendamustine belongs to a group of cancer medicines called alkylating agents.
Before you begin treatment with bendamustine, you and your doctor should talk about the benefits bendamustine will have as well as the risks of using it.
Bendamustine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using bendamustine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For bendamustine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to bendamustine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of bendamustine injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of bendamustine injection in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while b...
