name: | Bendamustine |
ATC code: | L01AA09 | route: | intravenous |
n-compartments | 2 |
Bendamustine is an alkylating antineoplastic agent used primarily in the treatment of hematological malignancies such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and multiple myeloma. It is administered intravenously, and is approved for medical use in many countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma after intravenous infusion.
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