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Lomustine ( loe-MUS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Lomustine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by Lomustine, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used. Before you begin treatment with Lomustine, you and your doctor should talk about the good Lomustine will do as well as the risks of using it. Lomustine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug Lomustine to help treat your illness. The drug is taken by mouth in capsule form. Your full dose may contain two or more different types of capsules. Take all of them at the same time, with fluids, on an empty stomach. Lomustine usually is given once every 6 weeks. Lomustine is used to treat: brain tumors Hodgkin's disease Lomustine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Lomustine is in a class of drugs known as alkylating agents; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Brand names: - CeeNU - Lomustine |