It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bendamax. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bendamax is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Bendamax is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bendamax alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bendamax is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bendamax may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Bendamax should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bendamax may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Bendamax 25mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Bendamax 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 ... Show more
Uses of Bendamax
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Blood cancer
Multiple myeloma
Side effects of Bendamax
Common
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 Bendamax
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bendamax works
Bendamax 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.
What if you forget to take Bendamax?
If you miss a dose of Bendamax, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Bendamax is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Intravenous
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Adult: 100 mg/m2 infused over 30-60 min on days 1 and 2 of a 28-day cycle for up to 6 cycles.
For seve ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
Mild-to-moderate: Use caution
CrCl <40 mL/min: Not recommended
Contraindication
Patient w/ history of hypersensitivity (e.g. anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions); jaundice, severe bone marrow suppression, low leukocyte or plat ... Show more
Mode of Action
Bendamustine is an antineoplastic alkylating agent. It interferes w/ DNA replication and RNA transcription that leads to disruption of nucleic acid f ... Show more
Precaution
Interrupt if severe infusion reactions
Mild-mod renal impairment, mild hepatic impairment
Possibility of anaphylactic/infusion reactions: severe ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Lymphopenia (68-99%),Leukopenia (61-94%; grade 3/4, 28-56%),Anemia (88-89%; grades 3/4 11-13%),Thrombocytopenia (77-86%; grade 3/4, 11-25%),,Neu ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
There are no available data on use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse ... Show more
Interaction
May increase plasma levels w/ CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g. ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine). May reduce plasma levels w/ CYP1A2 inducers (e.g. omeprazole and to ... Show more
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