Zumustin 100 mg Injection (Bendamustine)

Zumustin 100 mg Injection (Bendamustine)

Zumustin injection is used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Non-hodgkin's lymphomaand. Bendamustine is a main ingredient of Zumustin 100mg injection and in injected into the blood via injection. The main thing about this medicine is that it is listed in the world health organization's list of essential medicines. No other options like tablets or pills are available, only the injection has to injected. Zumustin works by interfering into the cancerous cells and that cells can't divide further and thus spreading of cells stop. So before starting this treatment it is necessary to take the blood test in which blood count is imp.

Zumustin is a strong injection which causes various side effects so it is advised to administer properly and  to be taken under qualified physician. Some side effects of Zumustin are low blood count, Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea, skin problems, renal problems. Sometimes in rare cases infertility is observed in some cases. As there may be number of side effects of this drug so special care should be taken in order to prevent side effects.

 Substitutes Available 

1. Benzz 100mg Injection (by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
   
2. Bendit 100mg Injection (by Natco Pharma Ltd.)
3. Purplz 100mg Injection (by Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.)
4. Cytomustine 100mg Injection (by Cipla Ltd.)

 Side Effects 

1. Low blood count 
2. Vomiting
3. Fatigue 
4. Nausea
5. Diarrhea
   
6. Skin problems
7. Renal problems

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Bendamustine or any other ingredient