Bendamustine Hydrochloride and Zyrtec Syrup

• 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: cetirizine
• Dosage Forms: children's syrup
• Other Brand Names: Zyrtec, All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Indoor/Outdoor Allergy Relief, Zyrtec, GoodSense All Day Allergy

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Cetirizine is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by hives.

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