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Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection 1's, Pack of 1 Injection
Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Synonym :

BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

BENDAMUSTINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection belongs to a class of anti-cancer medicines used in the treatment of Leukemia. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is a cancer of blood cells or blood-forming tissues. This medicine is used in the treatment of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin’s leukemia (NHL) that has progressed during six months of treatment with rituximab or rituximab-containing treatment.

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection contains Bendamustine, which belongs to the alkylating agents class. It works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for protein synthesis.

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, anorexia, decreased weight, constipation, fever, decreased platelet count, fatigue, cough, headache, rash, injection site reactions and pain at the site of injection. If the side effects bother you, inform your doctor. A trained healthcare professional will administer Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection. Hence, do not self-administer.

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Before receiving this injection, inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, cardiac disorders, cancer, active infections, skin problems, or any allergic conditions. Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.

Uses of Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection

Non-Hodgkin’s disease, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia.

Directions for Use

A trained healthcare professional will administer Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection. Hence, do not self-administer. 

Medicinal Benefits

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection contains Bendamustine, which belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for protein synthesis. This causes shrinkage of tumor cells and thereby prevents the growth and further spread of cancerous or non-cancerous cells. This medicine is used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s leukemia.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.

Drug Warnings

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before receiving this injection, inform your doctor if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, cardiac disorders, cancer, active infections, skin problems, or any allergic conditions. Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection may cause myelosuppression, active infections, severe skin reactions, tumor lysis syndrome (tumor cells release their contents into the bloodstream), other malignancies, and hypersensitivity reactions in some patients. Hence, careful monitoring should be done during the entire treatment. Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection may cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor beforehand. Before nursing, a breastfeeding mother should ask her oncologist whether this medicine is safe for use or not. Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BendamustineTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection:
Using tofacitinib together with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection may increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tofacitinib with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BendamustineBaricitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection:
Combining Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection with Baricitinib can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection and Baricitinib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BendamustineInfliximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection:
When Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection is taken with Infliximab, it can cause the metabolism of Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection to speed up. This can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection with Infliximab together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, and pain or burning when you urinate, contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BendamustineLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection:
Combining Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection with Leflunomide can increase the likelihood of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection and Leflunomide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - like an infection, complications, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, pain or burning during urination - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BendamustineClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection:
Combining Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection with Clozapine can increase the risk of neutropenia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection and Clozapine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately If you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BendamustineCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection:
Combining Cladribine with Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection and Cladribine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After your treatment begins, dietary adjustments can help you control side effects.
  • Anyone suffering from a chronic illness, including cancer, should consume foods high in protein, healthy fats, whole grains, and vitamins and minerals.
  • Plant-based proteins are among the greatest meals to take during chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. They have the highest concentrations of vitamins and minerals, such as nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast and fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

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FAQs

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection contains Bendamustine, which inhibits the DNA and RNA transcription essential for cancer cell growth.

Cytobendoma 100 mg Injection may cause reactivation of serious infections, myelosuppression, tumour lysis syndrome, and anaphylactic reactions in some patients. Hence, inform your oncologist about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • CIMETIDINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
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  • ETANERCEPT
  • GOLIMUMAB
  • INFLIXIMAB
  • BARICITINIB

Special Advise

  • A blood test should be performed, such as a liver function test, or renal function test, to check for liver/kidney function.
  • Weekly blood tests should be done during the treatment to check for CBC (Complete blood count).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Indolent B-cell Non-Hodgkin’s Leukemia: Non-Hodgkin’s disease or Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a blood cancer that affects your lymph system. It causes the uncontrollable growth of cancer cells in the lymph nodes. The lymph system is a part of the immune system which protects your body from disease and infections. In indolent B cell Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the cancer cells grow slowly in the B lymphocytes. Symptoms include lymph node swelling, abdominal pain, chest pain, cough, fever, and night sweats.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia: It is a type of cancer that occurs in the bone marrow and blood. It increases the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The symptoms include fever, enlarged liver, bone or joint pain, shortness of breath, weakness, and bleeding from gums or bruises.

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