Manufacturer: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Bendamustine(100mg)
Bimode 100mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Bimode 100mg Injection works by destroying the DNA, thus killing the existing cancer cells and also preventing the growth and spread of new cancer cells.
Bendamustine is a unique alkylating agent indicated for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and rituximab-refractory, indolent B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Despite the extensive experience with bendamustine, its pharmacokinetic profile has only recently been described.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bimode
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Infection
Fatigue
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting
Low blood platelets
Mucosal inflammation
a bad infection
malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer
dehydration
high levels of potassium in the blood
anemia
decreased blood platelets
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
abnormal liver function tests
pregnancy
a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
tobacco smoking
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a type of brain infection
Bimode 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bimode 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Bimode 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Bendamustine is indicated for use in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has progressed during or within six months of treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Bimode Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Bimode Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
Allopurinol
Ciprofloxacin
Esomeprazole
Fluvoxamine
Omeprazole
Smoking
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Bimode 100mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bimode 100mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Bimode 100mg Injection safe?
Bimode 100mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. How does Bimode 100mg Injection work?
Bimode 100mg Injection works by destroying the DNA, thus killing the existing cancer cells and also preventing the growth and spread of new cancer cells.
Q. Is Bimode 100mg Injection a vesicant?
Bimode 100mg Injection has vesicant properties and can seriously damage skin and underlying fat if leaks during administration.
Q. Does Bimode 100mg Injection cause hair loss/constipation?
Yes, hair loss and constipation are the common side effects of Bimode 100mg Injection.
Q. Does Bimode 100mg Injection cross blood brain barrier?
Yes, Bimode 100mg Injection crosses the blood brain barrier, and may be used to treat cancers spread to the brain.
