Gleostine (Lomustine)

Also Known as Ceenu

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Description

GLEOSTINE (Lomustine) is a chemotherapeutic agent that is prescribed to treat certain types of cancer, including:

  • Brain tumors; primary and metastatic tumors.
  • Hodgkin's lymphoma, following disease progression with initial chemotherapy.

GLEOSTINE works by attaching to DNA and RNA molecules, which are necessary for cellular replication. By attaching to these molecules, cancerous cells can divide and grow. GLEOSTINE also attaches to and inactivates proteins that are important for cellular replication.

Directions

GLEOSTINE comes in the following capsule sizes:

  • 5 mg
  • 10 mg
  • 40 mg
  • 100 mg

The dose of GLEOSTINE is 130 mg per square-meter once every six weeks. The dose is rounded to the nearest 5 mg. Take GLEOSTINE exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider and do not take it more often than every six weeks.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in GLEOSTINE is lomustine.

Interactions

GLEOSTINE can interact with many different medications. Speak with your healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following:

  • Baracitinib
  • BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Cladribine
  • Clozapine
  • Coccidiodes immitis Skin Test
  • Deferiprone
  • Denosumab
  • Dipyrone
  • Echinacea
  • Fingolimod
  • Inebilizumab
  • Leflunomide
  • Lenograstim
  • Lipegfilgrastim
  • Mesalamine
  • Natalizumab
  • Nivolumab
  • Ocrelizumab
  • Ozanimod
  • Palifermin
  • Pidotimod
  • Pimecrolimus
  • Promazine
  • Roflumilast
  • Siponimod
  • Sipuleucel-T
  • Tacrolimus
  • Tertomotide
  • Tofacitinib
  • Trastuzumab
  • Upadacitinib
  • Vaccines

Fact Table

Formula

C9H16ClN3O2

License

-

Bioavailability

100%

Legal status

RX Only

Chemical Name

Lomustine

Elimination half-life

Approximately 94 minutes, Metabolites have a serum half-life of 16 to 48 hours

Dosage (Strength)

10mg (20 tablets), 40mg (20 tablets)

Pregnancy

Consult a doctor

Brands

Ceenu, Gleostine

Protein binding

50%

PubChem CID

3950

MedlinePlus

a682207

ChEBI

6520

ATC code

L01AD02

DrugBank

DB01206

KEGG

D00363

Routes of administration

By mouth (tablets)

Cautions

GLEOSTINE causes bone marrow suppression (myelosuppression), which can be fatal. Blood counts must be monitored while taking this medication.

GLEOSTINE can be fatal if overdosed. Take it exactly as prescribed and no more often than every six weeks.

GLEOSTINE causes lung infiltrates and pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary function tests should be administered before treatment and then repeating regularly during treatment.

Long-term use of GLEOSTINE can cause secondary malignancies like acute leukemia and myelodysplasia.

Liver function and kidney function should be monitored while taking GLEOSTINE.

Women who are pregnant should not take GLEOSTINE. Do not breastfeed while taking GLEOSTINE.

Side Effects

Common adverse effects that occur with GLEOSTINE can include:

  • Alopecia
  • Ataxia
  • Blindness
  • Disorientation
  • Dysarthria
  • Lethargy
  • Nausea
  • Optic atrophy
  • Stomatitis
  • Visual disturbances
  • Vomiting

References

  1. Gleostine [package insert].Miami, FL: NextSource Biotechnology; 2016.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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