Beleodaq Injection and Histrelin Implant (CPP)

• Generic Name: belinostat
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Beleodaq

Belinostat is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Belinostat is used to treat peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has relapsed or has not responded to other treatments.

Belinostat was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, non-small cell lung tumors responded to belinostat. However, it has not been shown that belinostat can improve symptoms or lengthen survival time.

Belinostat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: histrelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Supprelin LA, Vantas, Supprelin

• It is used to delay puberty in children who are maturing too early.
• If your child has been given histrelin implant (CPP) for some other reason, talk with the doctor about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions or concerns about giving histrelin implant (CPP) to your child.