Description
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CompositionLomustine (40mg)
UsageBrain tumor, Lung cancer, Hodgkin’s disease
MG Medicals, Briefing of Lomtin 40mg 5 Capsule
Uses of Lomtin 40mg 5 CapsuleLomtin 40mg Capsule is used in the treatment of brain tumor, lung cancer, Hodgkin’s disease and malignant melanoma.
Lomtin 40mg 5 Capsule side reactionsNausea, Vomiting, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Hair loss, Decreased white blood cell count.
How to take Lomtin 40mg 5 CapsuleTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lomtin 40mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Lomtin 40mg 5 Capsule worksLomtin 40mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Lomtin 40mg 5 Capsule
- Take lomustine as recommended by your doctor preferably on empty stomach.
- Take precautions as lomustine is known to lower the white blood cells and platelets in blood that will make you more prone to infections or you may bleed easily/excessively.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you observe signs of infections such as fever, chills, body ache or if you have unusual bruising or bleeding.
- Do not receive any live vaccines [for eg. measles, mumps, MMR (Rubella), rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, chickenpox, zoster and influenza vaccine] while on lomustine treatment.
- Use disposable gloves while handling lomustine capsule to avoid direct contact with medicine.
- Use appropriate contraceptive measures while on lomustine treatment.
- Men are advised not to father children during treatment with lomustine and for up to 6 months afterwards, and should seek advice regarding sperm conservation before the start of treatment with lomustine, as there is a chance that lomustine may cause permanent infertility in men.
- You may need to undergo frequent blood tests and kidney/lung/liver function tests to evaluate drugs effect on your body.
- Contact your doctor if you observe severe side effects such as chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, dry cough, wheezing, reduced/no urination, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), pale skin, inability to concentrate.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Lomtin 40mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Lomtin 40mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Lomtin 40mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
caution
Lomtin 40mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lomtin 40mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine. Use of Lomtin 40mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Lomtin 40mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Lomtin 40mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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