LOMCAP

Description

Lomustine is the generic name for the trade name drug CuuNu, Gleostine, or CCNU. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name CCNU or other names CeeNu when referring to the generic drug name lomustine.

Drug Type: Lomustine is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug. This medication is classified as an "alkylating agent."

Indications:

  • Treatment of brain tumors, both primary (developed in the brain) and metastatic (spread from another source).
  • Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
  • Also has been used in treatment of melanoma, lung and colon cancer.
Generic Name Strength Standard Type Packing Pack Size
Lomustine 40 mg USP/IP Capsule Bottle 1×10's