Term: Treanda

Pronunciation: (tree-AN-duh)

Description:

A drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Treanda damages the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called Belrapzo, bendamustine hydrochloride, and Bendeka.