Comparing Lomustine vs Temozolomide
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Lomustine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Melanoma. Temozolomide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
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| More about Lomustine | More about Temozolomide | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
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 Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Lomustine side effects |
View all Temozolomide side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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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 Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| CCNSB Capsules, CeeNU, Gleostine | Temodar | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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72 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 284 drugs are known to interact with Lomustine:
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A total of 274 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 classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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