The role of bendamustine in chronic lymphocytic leukemia with particular focus on the treatment of elderly patients
Abstract
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of leukemia diagnosed in adults. Selecting the proper treatment regimen, and its intensity should be adjusted individually for each patient — most of them are over 65 years-old and have often multiple comorbidities. Bendamustine (BEN) is rediscovered cytotoxic agent combining physicochemical and pharmacological properties of alkylating agents and purine analogues. This article focuses on the presentation of the substance, the analysis of effectiveness of BEN in CLL and the assessment of the drug safety profile and its role in the treatment of patients with CLL.
Keywords: chronic lymphocytic leukemiabendamustinetreatmentdrug reimbursement