Bendamustine Hydrochloride and Motrin IB

• Generic Name: bendamustine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Belrapzo, Bendeka, Treanda

Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

Prolonged progression-free survival and increased overall response rate observed with bendamustine compared with chlorambucil in patients with previously untreated, Binet stage B or C (Rai stages I–IV) CLL. Incidence of adverse effects generally also higher with bendamustine than with chlorambucil.

Efficacy of bendamustine relative to first-line therapies other than chlorambucil not established.

Treatment of rituximab-refractory, indolent, B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).

Use in combination with rituximab for treatment of previously untreated advanced-stage indolent NHL or for treatment of previously untreated advanced-stage mantle cell lymphoma is a reasonable choice (accepted, with possible conditions); however, consider histologic subtype of NHL when selecting a combination chemotherapy regimen.

Use in combination with rituximab for treatment of relapsed or refractory indolent NHL or for treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma is recommended (accepted).

• Generic Name: ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Advil, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen, Advil Liqui-Gels, Midol, Motrin, Motrin Migraine Pain, PediaCare Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infant’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Caldolor, NeoProfen, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength

Motrin IB is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Motrin IB is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. Motrin IB is used in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.

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