Ceenu TM
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Active ingredients: lomustine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CEENU lomustine 40mg capsule bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
(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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Capsule, white/dark green, marked in black with "CPL" above "3031" on the cap and "40MG" on the body
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 20 capsules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient lomustine
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.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
