| CPC A61K 31/4184 (2013.01) [A61K 9/0019 (2013.01); A61K 9/08 (2013.01); A61K 47/02 (2013.01); A61K 47/10 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
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1. A method of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia or indolent B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a liquid composition consisting of:
a) about 25 mg/mL of bendamustine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;
b) at least one non-aqueous solvent consisting of ethanol, glycerine, polyethylene glycol (PEG), propylene glycol, dimethylacetamide, N-methyl-pyrrolidone, or mixtures thereof; and
c) optionally, a pH adjuster;
wherein a level of total impurities in said liquid composition is not more than 5% w/w when stored at a temperature from about 2° C. to about 8° C. for 6 months as measured by HPLC;
wherein said liquid composition is diluted with a parenterally acceptable diluent prior to administration to provide a diluted liquid composition; and
wherein the liquid composition and the diluted liquid composition are antioxidant-free.
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