Brand name: Bendamustine (Viatris) TM
Active ingredients: bendamustine
What it is used for
First-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (Binet stage B or C). Efficacy relative to first-line therapies other than chlorambucil has not been established.,Previously untreated indolent CD20-positive, stage III-IV Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, in combination with rituximab.,Previously untreated CD20-positive, stage III-IV Mantle Cell Lymphoma in combination with rituximab, in patients ineligible for autologous stem cell transplantation.,Relapsed/Refractory indolent Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white lyophilised powder
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient bendamustine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems