ALKERAN vs TREANDA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALKERAN and TREANDA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALKERAN	TREANDA
Rating	66/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE	BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Cephalon
Dosage forms	Tablet, Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma	Lymphoid Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

alkeran treanda

Rating

66/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE

BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Cephalon

Dosage forms

Tablet, Injectable

Injectable

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma

Lymphoid Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Alkeran and Treanda?

Alkeran contains Melphalan Hydrochloride, while Treanda contains Bendamustine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.