Lomustine
Information about Lomustine
Lomustine Uses
Lomustine is used in the treatment of brain tumor, lung cancer, Hodgkin’s disease and malignant melanoma.
How Lomustine works
Lomustine is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of Lomustine
Nausea, Vomiting, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Hair loss, Decreased white blood cell count
Available Medicine for Lomustine
MoostinMiracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹8651 variant(s)
LomatNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹5751 variant(s)
LustineSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹3841 variant(s)
LomootherTherdose Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹6001 variant(s)
EstineEsperer Bioresearch Pvt Ltd
₹11501 variant(s)
LomtinDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹7191 variant(s)
BelustineMediclone Health Care Pvt Ltd
₹11251 variant(s)
LomcapGLS Pharma Ltd.
₹14201 variant(s)
Expert advice for Lomustine
- Lomustine should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it the same time every day.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC) and liver function.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, unusual bleeding and dark or bloody stools.