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warnings and cautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Myelosuppression: Delay or reduce dose and restart treatment based on ANC and platelet count recovery. ( 5.1 ) Infections: Monitor for fever and other signs of infection or reactivation of infections and treat promptly. ( 5.2 ) Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML): Monitor for new or worsening neurological, cognitive or behavioral signs or symptoms suggestive of PML. ( 5.3 ) Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions: Severe and anaphylactic reactions have occurred; monitor clinically and discontinue drug for severe reactions. Pre-medicate in subsequent cycles for milder reactions. ( 5.4 ) Tumor Lysis Syndrome: May lead to acute renal failure and death; anticipate and use supportive measures in patients at high risk. ( 5.5 ) Skin Reactions: Discontinue for severe skin reactions. Cases of SJS, DRESS and TEN, some fatal, have been reported. ( 5.6 ) Hepatotoxicity: Monitor liver chemistry tests prior to and during treatment. ( 5.7 ) Other Malignancies: Pre-malignant and malignant diseases have been reported. ( 5.8 ) Extravasation Injury: Take precautions to avoid extravasation, including monitoring intravenous infusion site during and after administration. ( 5.9 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use an effective method of contraception. ( 5.10 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Myelosuppression Bendamustine hydrochloride caused severe myelosuppression (Grade 3-4) in 98% of patients in the two NHL studies [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Three patients (2%) died from myelosuppression-related adverse reactions; one each from neutropenic sepsis, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage with Grade 3 thrombocytopenia, and pneumonia from an opportunistic infection (CMV). Monitor complete blood counts, including leukocytes, platelets, hemoglobin (Hgb), and neutrophils frequently. In the clinical trials, blood counts were monitored every week initially. Hematologic nadirs were observed predominantly in the third week of therapy. Myelosuppression may require dose delays and/or subsequent dose reductions if recovery to the recommended values has not occurred by the first day of the next scheduled cycle. Prior to the initiation of the next cycle of therapy, the ANC should be ≥ 1 x 10 9 /L and the platelet count should be ≥ 75 x 10 9 /L [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ...
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adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions have been associated with bendamustine hydrochloride in clinical trials and are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label. Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Other Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5. 8)] Extravasation Injury [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Adverse reactions (frequency >5%) during infusion and within 24 hours post-infusion are nausea and fatigue. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥15%) for CLL are anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, leukopenia, pyrexia, nausea, vomiting. ( 6.1 , 6.2 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥15%) for NHL are lymphopenia, leukopenia, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, pyrexia, constipation, anorexia, cough, headache, weight decreased, dyspnea, rash, and stomatitis. ( 6.1 , 6.2 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-844-824-8426 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia The data described below reflect exposure to bendamustine hydrochloride in 153 patients. Bendamustine hydrochloride was studied in an active-controlled, randomized trial. The population was 45-77 years of age, 63% male, 100% white, and had treatment naïve CLL. All patients started the study at a dose of 100 mg/m 2 intravenously over 30 minutes on Days 1 and 2 every 28 days. Adverse reactions were reported according to NCI CTC v.2.0. In the randomized CLL clinical study, non-hematologic adverse reactions (any grade) in the bendamustine hydrochloride group that occurred with a frequency greater than 15% were pyrexia (24%), na...
adverse reactions table
Table 1: Non-Hematologic Adverse Reactions Occurring in Randomized CLL Clinical Study in at Least 5% of Patients Number (%) of patientsBendamustine Hydrochloride (N=153)Chlorambucil (N=143)Body System/Adverse ReactionAll GradesGrade 3/4All GradesGrade 3/4Total number of patients with at least 1 adverse reaction121 (79)52 (34)96 (67)25 (17)Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea31 (20) 24 (16) 14 (9)1 (<1) 1 (<1) 2 (1)21 (15) 9 (6) 5 (3)1 (<1) 0 0General disorders and administration site conditionsPyrexia Fatigue Asthenia Chills36 (24) 14 (9) 13 (8) 9 (6)6 (4) 2 (1) 0 08 (6) 8 (6) 6 (4) 1 (<1)2 (1) 0 0 0Immune system disorders Hypersensitivity7 (5)2 (1)3 (2)0Infections and infestations Nasopharyngitis Infection Herpes simplex10 (7) 9 (6) 5 (3)0 3 (2) 012 (8) 1 (<1) 7 (5)0 1 (<1) 0InvestigationsWeight decreased11 (7)05 (3)0Metabolism and nutrition disordersHyperuricemia11 (7)3 (2)2 (1)0Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersCough6 (4)1 (<1)7 (5)1 (<1)Skin and subcutaneous tissue disordersRash Pruritus12 (8) 8 (5)4 (3) 07 (5) 2 (1)3 (2) 0