Lomustine (CeeNU")
Definition | Special instructions | Missed dose | Side effects | Warning signs | Contact us
(loe-MUS-teen)
What is lomustine (CeeNU")?
Lomustine (CCNU) is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. It is available as capsules.
Back to top
Special Instructions
- Take lomustine (CeeNU") with fluids on an empty stomach before bedtime
- Avoid food or drink 2 hours after taking the medication
- You should wear gloves when handling the capsules to prevent exposure to the medication.
- Do not use alcohol, aspirin, or aspirin-containing medications and/or over-the-counter medications without consulting your child's physician while taking this medication
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children
Back to top
If a Dose is Missed
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
Back to top
Side Effects
Contact your child's doctor if symptoms persist or become bothersome:
- Tiredness
- Hair loss
- Loss of appetite
Back to top
Warning Signs
Call your child's doctor immediately if your child develops:
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Fever 101.5 once or 100.5 twice in 12 hours
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Painful urination or difficulty urinating
- Difficulty breathing
- Yellowing of the eyes and/or skin
Back to top
Contact us
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
Back to top
Rev. 9/05, 8/07
