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Bendamustine

Written By Dr. Radhika DuaReviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha
Last updated 13 Jun 2023 | 11:25 AM (UTC)

Bendamustine Uses

Bendamustine is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer and multiple myeloma.

How Bendamustine works

Bendamustine is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Common side effects of Bendamustine

Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Infection, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Low blood platelets, Mucosal inflammation
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Medicine brands for Bendamustine

Purplz
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹3981 to ₹3981
1 variant(s)
Purplz
Bendit
Natco Pharma Ltd
₹3643 to ₹3643
1 variant(s)
Bendit
Benzz
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1250 to ₹4776
3 variant(s)
Benzz
Zumustin
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹2028 to ₹2028
1 variant(s)
Zumustin
Preband
Premedium Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹4007 to ₹4007
1 variant(s)
Preband
Lymphtor
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4051 to ₹4051
1 variant(s)
Lymphtor
Leuben
Hetero Drugs Ltd
₹1811 to ₹1811
1 variant(s)
Leuben

Expert advice for Bendamustine

  • Bendamustine is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.

Frequently asked questions for Bendamustine

Bendamustine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Bendamustine works by destroying the DNA, thus killing the existing cancer cells and also preventing the growth and spread of new cancer cells.
Bendamustine has vesicant properties and can seriously damage skin and underlying fat if leaks during administration.
Yes, hair loss and constipation are the common side effects of Bendamustine.
Yes, Bendamustine crosses the blood brain barrier, and may be used to treat cancers spread to the brain.