Term: Bendeka

Pronunciation: (ben-DEH-kuh)

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. Bendeka damages the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called Belrapzo, bendamustine hydrochloride, and Treanda.