Active Ingredient	Lomustine
Manufacturer	Dexibo
Origin	India
Other Names	N/A
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What is Medustine (Lomustine) used for?

Medustine (Lomustine) is an oral anti-cancer medication prescribed to treat a variety of cancers including lung cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, or brain cancer. It operates by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells to control tumor size. This allows other treatments such as surgery or radiotherapy to be used to eliminate the cancer cells. Your physician may prescribe it to be used along with other medicines or to treat other conditions that are not listed here.

How should I use Medustine (Lomustine)?

Strictly follow the directions provided by your physician and those included with the packaging for using Medustine (Lomustine) to ensure the safest and most effective results. The typical regiment consists of one daily application at the indicated dosage. Your particular instructions will be based on the severity of your symptoms, current health condition, and response to similar treatments. Never self-medicate or alter any of your instructions as misuse of this medication may lead to severe health complications including death.

Swallow your daily dosage whole with a large glass of water. The tablets should be taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after a meal to prevent nausea and vomiting. It is also important to consume plenty of fluids while using this medicine to prevent dehydration. Never change the form of the tablets by crushing, splitting, chewing, or dissolving them in water as this may destroy the contents or alter their effects. Attempt to take the doses at the same time each day to get the most efficient results by keeping a consistent level of medicine in the system at all times.

Consult your physician regularly while undergoing treatment to make sure the medicine is having the desired results. After observing your symptoms and response to the medication, you may be instructed to adjust your dosage or frequency of administration until the best effects occur. If you have any questions about the medicine, ask your pharmacist or physician before beginning use.

What are the side effects of Medustine (Lomustine)?

As with any medical treatment, the use of Medustine (Lomustine) may cause side effects in some patients. These will not occur in all users and can be mild or severe. Disclose any unusual symptoms that occur to your physician as soon as possible to make sure the correct changes are made to prevent further complications. These may include lowering your dosage, reducing the application frequency, or even emergency medical attention in more serious cases.

Side effects that may occur during use include:

• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Loss of appetite or inability to eat
• Nausea or vomiting
• Temporary hair loss

More serious symptoms that may require medical assistance are:

• Any signs of infection (Sore throat, fever, or chills)
• Sores or white patches in the mouth or on the lips
• Chest pain or trouble breathing
• Severe confusion
• Unusual swelling of the ankles or feet
• Increased thirst
• Decreased or halted urination
• Discolored urine or stools
• Jaundice (Yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Please Note

Medustine (Lomustine) should never be used by patients who are allergic to nitrosourea anti-cancer medications, have had a bad reaction to similar treatments in the past, or have severe myelosuppression. It is also suggested to inform your physician if the patient is a child or to have a body check performed prior to use to make sure you do not have any other conditions that may cause complications with treatment. These can require lowered dosages, reduced frequency of administration, or other adjustments to prevent these problems from occurring.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Medustine (Lomustine). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.