What is Bendamustine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Bendamustine belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a type of cancer of the white blood cells. It can also be used for other types of blood cancers such as Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma as well as multiple myeloma.
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How do members experience Bendamustine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic lymphocytic leukemia | 7 | 5 | |
| Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | 5 | 3 | |
| Follicular lymphoma | 4 | 0 | |
| Hodgkin's lymphoma | 1 | 0 | |
| MALT lymphoma | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Tiredness | 2 | |
| Constant tiredness | 1 | |
| Flushing | 1 | |
| Infection of uncertain origin | 1 | |
| Swollen veins in arms | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 0 |
Member evaluations
J_Marley
evaluated on May 23, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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