Comparing BiCNU vs Temodar
| BiCNU (carmustine) | Temodar (temozolomide) |
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| BiCNU (carmustine) | Temodar (temozolomide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Malignant Glioma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. BiCNU may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. Temodar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Glioblastoma Multiforme
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| More about BiCNU (carmustine) | More about Temodar (temozolomide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Temodar has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all BiCNU side effects |
View all Temodar side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other carmustine brands include: Gliadel |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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67 hours |
1.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 283 drugs are known to interact with BiCNU:
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A total of 278 drugs are known to interact with Temodar:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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March 07, 1977 |
August 11, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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