General Information on Treanda
Treanda is a medication indicated for the treatment of certain forms of cancer. The generic name of this drug is bendamustine, which is an alkylating drug.
Treanda works by interfering with cancer cell growth. It slows down the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
You may buy Treanda online for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia if it is prescribed by your doctor. It is also used as a last resort medication for treating indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in case other cancer medications have failed to treat the condition. You can also buy Treanda for treating other medical conditions, but only if your doctor has prescribed it.
Side effects of Treanda
You must not buy Treanda if you have previously suffered from an allergy to mannitol or bendamustine. Serious side effects associated with Treanda include the following:
- Cough, fever, chills, sore throat
- Shortness of breath, easy bruising or bleeding
- Pale skin, abnormal and extreme weakness
- Weak pulse, severe skin rash
- Confusion, slow/fast heart rate
- Lower back pain
- Blood in the urine, reduced urination
- Redness, swelling or visible marks in the area where Treanda is injected
Other mild side effects that may occur on taking Treanda include the following:
- Mild skin rash
- Weight loss, loss of appetite
- Swelling of the feet and hands
- Mild diarrhea, vomiting, nausea or constipation
- Stomach upset
These side effects are not serious and last only for a short period of time. However, you must alert your doctor if they begin to increase in severity or continue for a long period of time.
Dosage of Treanda
Treanda is available in the form of an intravenous injection. This medication is given in a hospital or clinic setting. Treanda is administered slowly via an intravenous infusion, and the entire process requires at least 30 minutes for completion.
Treanda is recommended to be administered daily for two days in a row. After 21 to 28 days, the process is repeated once again for 2 days. You may be given up to 8 treatments with Treanda, but this frequency depends on you medical condition and response to treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have any swelling, pain, or burning sensations around the site where the needle is injected while Treanda is being administered to you via IV infusion. You must also visit your doctor regularly for follow ups and medical tests to check the functioning of your liver and kidney and the effect of the treatment.
Interactions
Treanda may interact with several other medications, including the following:
- Barbiturates like Phenobarbital, secobarbital and butabarbital
- Thiabendazole
- Omeprazole
- Ciprofloxacin
- Cimetidine
- Carbamazepine
- Allopurinol
You must share the complete list of medications you are taking with your doctor before you buy Treanta.
