Brand Name

Gleostine

Generic Name
Lomustine
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FDA approval date: August 18, 2014
Classification: Alkylating Drug
Form: Capsule

What is Gleostine (Lomustine)?

Lomustine is an alkylating drug indicated for the treatment of patients with: Brain tumors, primary and metastatic, following appropriate surgical and/or radiotherapeutic procedures. Hodgkin's lymphoma in combination with other chemotherapies, following disease progression with initial chemotherapy.
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