CeeNU and/or Equivalents

Drug	Related Drug Names
CeeNU 10mg and/or Equivalents	CeeNU
CeeNU 40mg and/or Equivalents	CeeNU
CeeNU 100mg and/or Equivalents	CeeNU

CeeNU

CeeNU Drug Description

CeeNU or Lomustine is classified as a drug that is also called an alkylating agent. Lomustine CCNU is a type of nitrosoureas that is used for treating specific kinds of neoplastic ailments. It is intended for oral administration and is sold as capsules with different strengths – 100 mg, 40 mg and 10 mg. However, its main use is as an anti cancer drug.

Conditions Treated by CeeNU

CeeNU or Lomustine is prescribed for treating cancer of different kinds. This drug slows or stops the growth of malignant cells. It is also prescribed for treating brain tumour and diseases with enlarged liver or enlarged spleen/lymph tissue. It is also used for conditioning before undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

CeeNU Dosage Information

a.) Typical Dosage Recommendations

This is an oral medication that has to be taken through the mouth with plenty of water on an empty stomach. This may reduce your vomiting and nausea. Your physician may prescribe one single dose of this medication. You may have to take capsules of two or more different strengths and colours. You will be advised by your physician to increase your fluid intake tremendously, otherwise you may fall prey to dehydration. Your recommended dosage will depend on your physical response to the medication, body size, other treatments that you might be undergoing such as chemotherapy, radiation and your medical condition. Do not alter your dosage or frequency of dosage without consulting your physician.

b.) Missing a Dose

You need to contact your physician if you miss a dose of CeeNU.

c.) Overdosing

Rush the patient to the nearest ER or contact your physician or seek emergency/urgent medical intervention if you have overdosed on Lomustine. A patient who has overdosed on Lomustine will experience severe forms of the most serious side effects mentioned in this patient manual.

CeeNU Warnings

Taking CeeNU can lead to severe blood disorders. It reduces the functions of bone marrow which results in minimised platelets or white blood cells, leading to anaemia. Because of these blood disorders, your immunity system takes a direct hit, your body loses its ability for fighting infections and your risk of easy bleeding increases manifold. The blood disorder side effects will start to manifest 4 to 6 weeks after starting this medication. Frequent doses of CeeNU or higher doses of this medication can maximise the risks of these side effects. To prevent these blood disorders from becoming life threatening, your physician will subject you to weekly blood tests and monitor your condition closely for a minimum of six weeks after every dose of CeeNU. There should be a gap of six weeks at least between two doses of this medication. Depending on the outcome of your blood test reports, your physician will decide on further treatment and necessary dosage or dosage alteration. Lomustine is absorbed through lungs and the skin. Women who are trying to conceive or are already pregnant should physically stay away from this medication, should not breath the capsule ingredients or handle the capsules. You cannot receive live vaccines while on Lomustine medication. Nor should you come in contact with people who have received live vaccines recently as you may contract the virus yourself.

CeeNU Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious allergic reactions after taking CeeNU, contact your health care provider immediately or visit the nearest ER at once:

• Swelling of the throat or tongue or lips or face
• Difficulty in breathing
• Hives
• Bothersome rashes

Serious side effects of CeeNU that require immediate medical intervention are:

• White sores or white patches on the lips or around the mouth or inside the mouth
• Yellow skin
• Yellow eyes
• Jaundice
• Swelling in the feet and ankle
• Increased thirst
• Mood changes
• Confusion
• Decreased urination
• Difficulty in urination or no urination at all
• Fever
• Dry cough
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid breathing
• Wheezing
• Easy bleeding
• Easy bruising
• Sore throat
• Chills
• Fever
• Other signs of infection

CeeNU has a few less serious side effects:

• Tiredness
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Vision problems
• Temporary loss of hair
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite

The lists of side effects given above are not complete. If you experience any other symptom that may be bothersome and is not mentioned here, or if you somehow do not feel right after taking CeeNU, contact your physician.

CeeNU Drug Interactions

A total of 387 generic and brand name drugs reportedly interact with CeeNU. CeeNU interacts with the following drugs:

• Vicodin
• Tylenol
• Prozac
• Oxygen
• Oxycodone
• Lithium
• Escitalopram or Lexapro
• Ethanol or ethyl alcohol
• Hydrocodone
• Acetaminophen
• Fluoxetine
• Epinephrine
• Copper chloride
• Bleomycin or blenoxane
• Carmustine or BiCNU
• Amphetamine
• Alcohol in dextrose
• Ibuprofen
• Advil
• Doxorubicin
• Adriamycin

Apart from these, Lomustine also interacts with live zoster vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, vitamin E, varicella virus vaccine, typhoid vaccine, tetanus, small pox vaccine, rubella vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, rabies vaccine, polio virus vaccine, plague vaccine, measles and mumps vaccine, Lyme disease vaccine, Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, flu vaccine, hepatitis vaccine, diphtheria vaccine and anthrax vaccine. This is not a complete list of all drug interactions that may take place. There might be other possible drug interactions not mentioned in this list. You need to present your physician or pharmacist with a complete list of all drugs, prescription and non prescription over the counter drugs, medications, herbal supplements, health supplements, vitamins, minerals, DHA capsules, herbal concoctions and mixtures that you take. Report all other medical conditions you suffer from and present your doctor with a full and detailed medical history of yours along with other cancer drugs that you are taking or treatments you are receiving. Warfarin and heparin or other kinds of blood thinners can negatively affect your immune system while you are on Lomustine. Severe and serious interactions can occur with cyclosporine, live vaccines and nalidixic acid.

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Notice: The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

CeeNU and/or Equivalents warnings, side-effects and general information