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Comparing Lomustine vs Matulane

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Prescribed for Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. lomustine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme. Matulane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $102.32 - $108.75
Cost* $10,232.35 - $10,875.37

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Generic Availability

No

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names
CCNSB Capsules, CeeNU, Gleostine

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

72 hours

84 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

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Drug Interactions

A total of 208 drugs are known to interact with lomustine:

  • 40 major drug interactions (113 brand and generic names)
  • 151 moderate drug interactions (457 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)

A total of 469 drugs are known to interact with Matulane:

  • 159 major drug interactions (722 brand and generic names)
  • 294 moderate drug interactions (1256 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • During and within two weeks after treatment with procarbazine, you must not consume any foods or... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 04, 1976

July 22, 1969

WADA Class

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** 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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