Can I drink alcohol while taking Gleostine?

As a general rule, check with your doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol while taking Lomustine. Alcohol can increase side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach issues.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Gleostine?

If you miss a dose of Lomustine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Never take two doses at once to make up for a missed one.

🎗️ Oncology3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Gleostine capsules are

Gleostine

Lomustine

Gleostine is an alkylating drug indicated for the treatment of patients with: Brain tumors, primary and metastatic, following appropriate surgical and/or radiotherapeutic.

Form

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Gleostine capsules are

Uses

Side effects

What is Gleostine used for?

( 1 ) Hodgkin's lymphoma in combination with other chemotherapies, following disease progression with initial chemotherapy.

Lomustine side effects

The following side effects have been reported for Lomustine. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.

it is not possible to estimate their frequency

reliability

vomiting

Lomustine warnings & precautions

WARNING: DELAYED MYELOSUPPRESSION AND RISK OF OVERDOSAGE DELAYED MYELOSUPPRESSION Gleostine causes myelosuppression.

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