Bendamustine (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: bendamustine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BENDAMUSTINE SANDOZ bendamustine hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 25 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- White to off-white, freeze-dried, lyophilisate powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
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
