Lomustine

  • Brand Name : Ceenu
  • Drug Class : Antineoplastics, Alkylating
  • Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Lomustine and How Does It Work?

Lomustine is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of brain tumors and Hodgkin Lymphoma.

  • Lomustine is available under the following different brand names: Gleostine, Ceenu

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Lomustine?

Common side effects of Lomustine include:

  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • delayed infection,
  • mouth sores, and
  • hair loss

Serious side effects of Lomustine include:

  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
  • easy bruising,
  • unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum),
  • purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin,
  • little or no urination,
  • swelling in the feet or ankles,
  • tiredness,
  • shortness of breath (may develop as long as 6 months or later after taking the medication),
  • fever,
  • chills,
  • sore throat,
  • blisters or ulcers in the mouth,
  • red or swollen gums,
  • trouble swallowing,
  • new or worsening cough, and
  • chest pain

Rare side effects of Lomustine include:

  • none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out. 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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