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How to Take Lomustine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Initial- PO- The recommended dose is 130 mg/m² as a single dose every 6 weeks.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Lomustine

This medication is an alkylating agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Lomustine

India :

Lomustine (GSK) (40mg) | Lomustine | Lomuwin | VHB- NU | Lustine

International :

CeeNU

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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