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CeeNU (Lomustine) is a type of chemotherapy for treating cancer. CeeNU (Lomustine) belongs to a group of medicines known as alkylating agents. CeeNU (Lomustine) interferes with cell growth and is used to treat brain tumors and certain cancers of the blood (Hodgkin's disease). Generic CeeNU (Lomustine) capsules are not yet available. Your doctor needs to know if you have any of these conditions before prescribing CeeNU (Lomustine):bleeding problems
blood disorders
dental disease
infection (especially virus infection such as chickenpox or herpes)
kidney disease
lung disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to CeeNU (Lomustine), other chemotherapy, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
Take CeeNU (Lomustine) capsules by mouth. To provide the correct dose of CeeNU (Lomustine) for you, there may be capsules of different types and colors to take as a single dose, dispensed by your pharmacist. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the CeeNU (Lomustine) capsules with a drink of water. Do not take the CeeNU (Lomustine) capsules with food. CeeNU (Lomustine) is usually taken as a single dose once every 6 weeks. Do not take CeeNU (Lomustine) more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if the CeeNU (Lomustine) capsules make you feel unwell. Do not stop taking CeeNU (Lomustine) except on your prescriber's advice. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of CeeNU (Lomustine) in children. Special care may be needed. It is important not to miss a dose. You will only take one dose every 6 weeks. If you vomit after taking a dose, call your prescriber or health care professional for advice. Talk to your prescriber or health care professional before taking any of these medicines:
acetaminophen
aspirin
ibuprofen
ketoprofen
naproxen
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way CeeNU (Lomustine) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. The CeeNU (Lomustine) side effects you may experience with lomustine therapy depend upon the dose, other types of chemotherapy or radiation therapy given, and the disease being treated. Not all of these effects occur in all patients. Discuss any concerns or questions with your prescriber or health care professional. Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
difficulty breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath
low blood counts - lomustine may decrease the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. You may be at increased risk for infections and bleeding.
signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
signs of decreased platelets or bleeding - bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine
signs of decreased red blood cells - unusual weakness or tiredness, fainting spells, lightheadedness
yellowing of skin or eyes
CeeNU (Lomustine) Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
confusion
hair loss
loss of appetite (this may last for several days)
mouth sores
nausea, vomiting
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for checks on your progress. You will need to have regular blood checks. The side effects of CeeNU (Lomustine) can continue after you finish your treatment; report side effects promptly. CeeNU (Lomustine) may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon because CeeNU (Lomustine)affects good cells as well as cancer cells. Report any CeeNU (Lomustine) side effects as above, but continue your course of medicine even though you feel ill, unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to stop. CeeNU (Lomustine) may decrease your body's ability to fight infections. Call your prescriber or health care professional if you have a fever, chills, sore throat or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat these symptoms yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. CeeNU (Lomustine) may increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual bleeding. Be careful not to cut, bruise or injure yourself because you may get an infection and bleed more than usual. Be careful brushing and flossing your teeth or using a toothpick while receiving CeeNU (Lomustine) because you may get an infection or bleed more easily. If you have any dental work done, tell your dentist you are received CeeNU (Lomustine). Do not have any vaccinations without your prescriber's approval and avoid anyone who has recently had the oral polio vaccine. Women of childbearing age should use effective birth control methods during CeeNU (Lomustine) treatment. There is a risk of birth defects if CeeNU (Lomustine) is given during pregnancy. Women should not become pregnant while being treated with CeeNU (Lomustine).
- CeeNU
- What are the most common problems for which CeeNU/Lomustine is used?
- How does CeeNU /Lomustine works?
- Is any prescription required to get CeeNU /Lomustine?
- Dosages of CeeNU/Lomustine?
- What is the minimum duration for which CeeNU/Lomustine should be taken?
- Are there any side effects of CeeNU/Lomustine?
- Under what circumstances CeeNU/Lomustine should not be used?
- Under which storage conditions CeeNU/Lomustine should be kept?
- Major drug Manufacturers
- Similar drugs CeeNU /Lomustine
- From where can one get CeeNU/Lomustine?
- Why to buy CeeNU /Lomustine drug from Canada?
CeeNU is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy and an alkylating agent drug, commonly used for the treatment of the symptoms of cancer. CeeNU /Lomustine works by damaging the RNA or DNA that tells the cell how to copy itself in division. CeeNU come in category of drugs called also lomustine. CeeNU /Lomustine is being manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals and is available in 10mg Capsules.
What are the most common problems for which CeeNU/Lomustine is used?
CeeNU/Lomustine are useful for the treatment of the symptoms of primary (developed in the brain) and metastatic brain tumors.
CeeNU /Lomustine are more useful medicine for those people who suffered to the problems to Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
CeeNU /Lomustine is sometimes more useful for those people who suffered to the problems of melanoma.
CeeNU /Lomustine is sometimes more useful for those people who suffered to the problems to lung and colon cancer.
CeeNU /Lomustine may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
How does CeeNU /Lomustine works?
CeeNU /Lomustine are belongs to the family of an anti-cancer chemotherapy and an alkylating agent drug, commonly used for the treatment of the symptoms of cancer. Cancerous tumors are describe by cell division, which is no longer controlled as it is in normal tissue Cancer cells lose this ability. The process of cell division, whether normal or cancerous cells, is through the cell cycle. The cell cycle goes from the resting phase, through active growing phases, and then to mitosis. CeeNU /Lomustine is classified as an alkylating agent. Alkylating agents are most active in the resting phase of the cell. CeeNU /Lomustine are cell cycle non-specific. CeeNU /Lomustine work by damaging the RNA or DNA that tells the cell how to copy itself in division. If the cells are unable to divide, they die. The faster the cells are dividing, the more likely it is that chemotherapy will kill the cells, causing the tumor to shrink. CeeNU /Lomustine that affect cells only when they are dividing are called cell-cycle specific. CeeNU /Lomustine that affect cells when they are at rest are called cell-cycle non-specific. The scheduling of chemotherapy is set based on the type of cells, rate at which they divide, and the time at which a given drug is likely to be effective. CeeNU /Lomustine Chemotherapy are most effective at killing cells that are rapidly dividing.
Is any prescription required to get CeeNU /Lomustine?
Yes, prescription is necessary, one most not to use CeeNU/Lomustine without prescription. Some times in such conditions CeeNU/Lomustine are more harmful for health so, it is better to use CeeNU/Lomustine under doctor's guidance or according to your medical consultant.
CeeNU/Lomustine Capsules always take under doctor's guidance. The recommended starting dosages of CeeNU/Lomustine taken as a single dose every 6 weeks. You continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Anybody should take the recommended oral dosage of CeeNU/Lomustine Capsules is taking after meal with a full glass of water.
What is the minimum duration for which CeeNU/Lomustine should be taken?
The duration of taking CeeNU/Lomustine is not constant; it depends according to the problem. Your doctor or consultant can describe you better about the time period for which duration CeeNU/Lomustine should be taken or until the medication is deemed effective. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased by your doctor.
Are there any side effects of CeeNU/Lomustine?
Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of CeeNU/Lomustine:
- Awkwardness
- Confusion
- Decrease in urination
- Slurred speech
- Sores in mouth and on lips
- Swelling
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Black or tarry stools
- Blood in urine or stools
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Fever
- Lower back or side pain
- Difficult urination
- Pinpoint red spots on skin
- Unusual bleeding
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Itching
Under what circumstances CeeNU/Lomustine should not be used?
If you have an allergy to CeeNU/Lomustine Capsules or any other ingredients of this medicine, then should not be used.
If you have suffering to the problem of Chickenpox, CeeNU /Lomustine should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problem of Lung disease, CeeNU /Lomustine should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to the problem of gout, heart disease and congestive heart, CeeNU /Lomustine should not be used without consulting of doctor.If you have suffering to the problem of kidney stones or liver disease, CeeNU /Lomustine should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to pregnancy or plan to be pregnant, CeeNU /Lomustine should not be used without consulting of doctor.
If you have suffering to breastfeeding, CeeNU /Lomustine should not be used without consulting of doctor.
Under which storage conditions CeeNU/Lomustine should be kept?
CeeNU /Lomustine should be stored in cupboard at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not store CeeNU/Lomustine Capsules in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Keep always CeeNU /Lomustine medicine out of the reach of children.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals
- GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
- GlaxoWellcome Pharmaceuticals
- Novo Pharmaceuticals
- Ben Venue Laboratories
- ALEXIS Biochemical's
- Sandoz Pharmaceutical Corporation
- Pharmacia & Upjohn Pharmaceuticals
- Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Merck Pharmaceuticals
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
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From where can one get CeeNU/Lomustine?
Anyone can buy CeeNU/Lomustine from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get CeeNU/Lomustine is by logging on to http://www.abconlinepharmacy.com a> for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy CeeNU /Lomustine drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy CeeNU/Lomustine from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of CeeNU/Lomustine and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more CeeNU/Lomustine from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
