Bendamustine Injection Product introduction
Bendamustine 100 mg Injection is used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system such as Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL). It may also be used to treat other types of cancer as determined by your doctor. It can be used alone, or together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Bendamustine 100 mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised.
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to
Uses of Bendamustine Injection
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
- Blood cancer
- Multiple myeloma
Benefits of Bendamustine Injection
In Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells in our body, also called mantle-cell lymphoma. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. Bendamustine 100 mg Injection helps to restrict cancer growth and also blocks the action of other chemicals that are necessary for cancer growth and further spread.
Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.
In Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues that decreases the body’s ability to fight infection. Bendamustine 100 mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.
It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Multiple myeloma
If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Bendamustine 100 mg Injection may be given along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma.
This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be given if you do not have high blood calcium levels.
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Side effects of Bendamustine Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you worry about them
Common side effects
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Infection
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Low blood platelets
- Mucosal inflammation
How to use Bendamustine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bendmustin works
Bendamustin Injection 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.
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