(1) Brain tumours (primary and secondary). (2) Hodgkin's disease (as secondary therapy). Lomustine is used in addition to appropriate surgical and/or radiotherapeutic procedures or as a component of various chemotherapeutic regimens in the palliative treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumours. CeeNU containing combinations should be used as alternative therapy in the treatment of disseminated Hodgkin's Disease in patients refractory to other established treatment regimens.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Capsule, white/dark green, marked in black with "CPL" above "3031" on the cap and "40MG" on the body
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
(1) Brain tumours (primary and secondary). (2) Hodgkin's disease (as secondary therapy). Lomustine is used in addition to appropriate surgical and/or radiotherapeutic procedures or as a component of various chemotherapeutic regimens in the palliative treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumours. CeeNU containing combinations should be used as alternative therapy in the treatment of disseminated Hodgkin's Disease in patients refractory to other established treatment regimens.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Capsule, white, marked in black with "CPL" above "3030" on the cap and "10MG" on the body
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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