Benzz 45mg Injection
Uses:
- Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas.
- Multiple myeloma.
Therapeutic Effects:
- Alkylating agent that causes DNA damage and disrupts the cell cycle, leading to cancer cell death.
- Forms covalent bonds with DNA, inhibits DNA repair enzymes, and blocks cell cycle progression.
Interaction with Other Drugs:
- Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
- Certain medications may interact with Benzz 45 mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
- Store Benzz 45 mg Injection in the refrigerator (2°-8°C). Do not freeze.
- Keep it out of reach from children and pets.
Administration:
- The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting.
- This injection will be given intravenously into a vein in your arm or hand. Do not self-administer this medicine.
- The dose of the injection will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.
- Benzz 45 mg Injection is usually given about 30 minutes before you receive your anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) or right before anaesthesia for surgery.
Safety Advices:
- Pregnancy: Benzz 45 mg Injection is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
- Breast feeding: It is not known if Benzz 45 mg Injection passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
- Lungs: It is not known whether Benzz 45 mg Injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
- Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Benzz 45 mg Injection. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
- Alcohol: Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Benzz 45 mg Injection. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.
- Driving: It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Benzz 45 mg Injection, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.
Side Effects:
- Serious: severe allergic reactions, bone marrow suppression, abnormal liver function, tumor lysis syndrome.
- Common: infection, fever, low blood cell count, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, increased blood level of creatinine and urea, mucosal inflammation, sore mouth, insomnia, fatigue, hair loss, itching, rash, diarrhea, constipation, missed periods, dehydration, loss of appetite, low or high blood pressure.
Word of Advice:
- Benzz 45 mg Injection can cause harm to a developing fetus or nursing baby, so it is important to discuss contraception options and the need to avoid breastfeeding during treatment.
- This drug causes fatigue, so encourage the patient to take enough rest and self-care during treatment.
- This injection increases the risk of bleeding and bruising, so it is important to be careful when using sharp objects or participating in activities that may result in injury.
FAQs:
What is Benzz 45 mg Injection used for? Benzz 45 mg Injection is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, and multiple myeloma.
How will I receive Benzz 45 mg Injection? Benzz 45 mg Injection is administered into a vein as a short-term infusion over 30–60 minutes.
How does Benzz 45 mg Injection work to treat cancer? Benzz 45 mg Injection works by damaging the DNA in cancer cells, preventing them from multiplying and spreading.
Can Benzz 45 mg Injection be used in combination with other drugs? Yes, Benzz 45 mg Injection is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to improve treatment outcomes.
Is Benzz 45 mg Injection safe to use during pregnancy? Benzz 45 mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy and it is unsafe because it may harm a developing fetus. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their treatment options with their doctor immediately.
Who should not take Benzz 45 mg Injection? Benzz 45 mg Injection should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to it or its ingredients.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Bendamustine.
- Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics.
- Pharmacological class: Alkylating agents.