Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
tab_logos
About
tab_logos
Feed
Overview

Lomustine

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Lomustine

Lomustine medicine is used for treating brain tumors, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and for treatment of treatment of melanoma, lung and colon cancer. Lomustine comes as 10, 40 and 100 mg tablets, which are consumed orally once every 6 weeks. The dosage depends on several factors such as your height and weight, the condition being treated etc. Consult your doctor for the dosage and schedule.

Some medical conditions and medicines might interact with Lomustine, causing unwanted complications, therefore inform your doctor before taking this medicine of:

  • if you have a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection
  • You have any known allergies to food items or medicines
  • You are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or if you are breastfeeding
  • You have had bone marrow, heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems
  • If you are taking any other medication or dietary supplements

Some common side effects of Lomustine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth sores, weakness or fatigue, pale skin, feeling of fainting, hair loss, unsteady walk, slurred speech. Severe side effects to this medicine as noticed are chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual bleeding, yellowing or eyes, swelling of the face, arms, hands and feet. Contact your doctor immediately if any discomfort occurs.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Lomustine

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Lomustine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Lomustine

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Lomtin 40mg capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Lomustine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Lomustine

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Lomustine as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to the class of alkylating agent of the nitrosourea type. It is used for the treatment for cancer and has to be administered orally. By cross-linking DNA and RNA, it kills and prevents the proliferation of cancer cells.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
      swan-banner
      Sponsored

      Table of content

      Content Details
      Profile Image
      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
      Reviewed By
      Profile Image
      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
      chat_icon

      Ask a free question

      Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

      posted anonymously
      swan-banner