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Bendamustine
How Bendamustine works
Bendamustine is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Mucosal inflammation, Infection, Fever, Reduced blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count
Usage
Bendamustine is used in the treatment of blood cancer, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Bendamustine a chemotherapy drug?Yes, Bendamustine is a chemotherapy drug
Q. Is Bendamustine safe?Bendamustine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. How does Bendamustine work?Bendamustine works by destroying the DNA, thus killing the existing cancer cells and also preventing the growth and spread of new cancer cells
Q. Is Bendamustine a mustard gas?Bendamustine belongs to a group of chemotherapeutic drugs called nitrogen mustard, and is not a mustard gas.
Q. Is Bendamustine a vesicant?Bendamustine has vesicant properties and can seriously damage skin and underlying fat if leaks during administratio
Q. Is Bendamustine FDA approved?Yes, Bendamustine is approved by FDA
Q. Does Bendamustine cause hair loss/constipation?Yes, hair loss and constipation are the common side effects of Bendamustine
Q. Does Bendamustine cross blood brain barrier?Yes, Bendamustine crosses the blood brain barrier, and may be used to treat cancers spread to the brain
