Comparing Lomustine vs Temozolomide
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Brain Tumor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. lomustine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. May also be prescribed off label for Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic. |
Related suggestions Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
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| More about Lomustine | More about Temozolomide | ||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Temozolomide has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: lomustine side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: temozolomide side effects in more detail. |
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| 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. |
View all temozolomide prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| CCNSB Capsules, CeeNU, Gleostine | Temodar | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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72 hours |
1.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 240 drugs are known to interact with lomustine:
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A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with temozolomide:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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August 04, 1976 |
August 11, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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