Bendamax 100 Injection belongs to a class of anti-cancer medicines used in the treatment of Leukemia. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is a cancer of blood cells or blood-forming tissues. This medicine is used in the treatment of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin’s leukemia (NHL) that has progressed during six months of treatment with rituximab or rituximab-containing treatment.

Bendamax 100 Injection contains Bendamustine, which belongs to the alkylating agents class. It works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for protein synthesis.

Bendamax 100 Injection may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, anorexia, decreased weight, constipation, fever, decreased platelet count, fatigue, cough, headache, rash, injection site reactions and pain at the site of injection. If the side effects bother you, inform your doctor. A trained healthcare professional will administer Bendamax 100 Injection. Hence, do not self-administer.

Bendamax 100 Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Before receiving this injection, inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, cardiac disorders, cancer, active infections, skin problems, or any allergic conditions. Bendamax 100 Injection is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.

Bendamax 100 Injection contains Bendamustine, which belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for protein synthesis. This causes shrinkage of tumor cells and thereby prevents the growth and further spread of cancerous or non-cancerous cells. This medicine is used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s leukemia.

Bendamax 100 Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before receiving this injection, inform your doctor if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, cardiac disorders, cancer, active infections, skin problems, or any allergic conditions. Bendamax 100 Injection may cause myelosuppression, active infections, severe skin reactions, tumor lysis syndrome (tumor cells release their contents into the bloodstream), other malignancies, and hypersensitivity reactions in some patients. Hence, careful monitoring should be done during the entire treatment. Bendamax 100 Injection may cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor beforehand. Before nursing, a breastfeeding mother should ask her oncologist whether this medicine is safe for use or not. Bendamax 100 Injection is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.

• A blood test should be performed, such as a liver function test, or renal function test, to check for liver/kidney function.
• Weekly blood tests should be done during the treatment to check for CBC (Complete blood count).