What cancer is bendamustine used for?

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.

How long does it take to recover from bendamustine?

In this study, recovery of lymphocyte and CD4-positive T-cell counts to those at baseline was observed at 7–9 months after the completion of bendamustine with or without rituximab.

What are the side effects of bendamustine?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness, headache, dizziness, weakness, or mouth sores may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. People using this medication may have serious side effects.

How do you feel after bendamustine?

In clinical studies, 8.2% of people felt nauseous just 1 hour after receiving their dose. And 10.9% of people felt nauseous within the first 24 hours after receiving their dose. About 1.2% of people had to stop using Bendeka because of nausea. In clinical studies, 16% to 40% of people taking bendamustine had vomiting.

Do you lose your hair with bendamustine?

In a safety evaluation from a clinical study for CLL, hair loss occurred in 1 of the 153 patients treated with bendamustine hydrochloride compared to 0 (zero) of the 143 patients treated with chlorambucil. In an NHL study, hair loss occurred in 3 of the 100 patients treated with bendamustine hydrochloride.

How often is bendamustine given?

Bendamustine is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. Bendamustine is usually given for 2 days in a row every 21 to 28 days. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.

Does bendamustine cause fatigue?

Fatigue (lack of energy) is a very common side effect of Bendeka. In fact, in clinical studies, fatigue occurred in about 9% to 57% of people taking bendamustine (the active drug in Bendeka).

Is bendamustine a chemotherapy?

Bendamustine is a type of chemotherapy drug called an alkylating agent.