Bendamustine Benefits & Uses

Bendamustine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Bendamustine. If you are pregnant, do not take Bendamustine without a doctor's advice.

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?

Kidney can be affected by Bendamustine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bendamustine on the Liver?

Side effects of Bendamustine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bendamustine on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Bendamustine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

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?

Bendamustine is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Bendamustine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Bendamustine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Bendamustine for mental disorders.

No

Bendamustine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bendamustine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Bendamustine and food will interact.

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