LOMOOTHER 40MG CAPSULE

Introduction:

Lomoother 40mg Capsule is an anticancer medication containing the active constituent lomustine. Cancer is a condition in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This medication is used to treat brain tumors (lumps formed from abnormal cells), lung tumors, Hodgkin’s disease (cancer of lymph system, a part of immune system), and malignant melanoma (skin cancer). 

Talk to your physician if you have bone marrow disorders, kidney disorders, intolerance to some sugars, or if you are allergic to gluten or wheat, or if you are about to receive any vaccinations before taking Lomoother 40mg Capsule. 

Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. Talk to your physician about all the medications you are taking recently, including supplements and herbal medicines, before taking Lomoother 40mg Capsule.

Uses of Lomoother 40mg Capsule:

• Brain tumors
• Lung tumors
• Hodgkin’s disease
• Malignant melanoma

How Lomoother 40mg Capsule works:

Lomoother 40mg Capsule damages the hereditary material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, thereby slowing the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Lomoother 40mg Capsule out of sight and reach of children.
• Store at 25°C.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Cytotoxic agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1686.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 861.
3. Medac, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on April 2020] [ Accessed on 27th July 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1401/smpc
4. NextSource Biotechnology, LLC, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Jan 2016] [ Accessed on 27th July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/017588s042lbl.pdf

How to use Lomoother 40mg Capsule:

Take Lomoother 40mg Capsule in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the Capsules. Wear gloves while handling the capsules to minimize skin exposure. If you accidentally handled the broken capsules, wash areas of skin contact immediately and thoroughly.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Lomoother 40mg Capsule is contraindicated in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. 

Breastfeeding:

Lomoother 40mg Capsule is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. 

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Lomoother 40mg Capsule.

Kidney:

Lomoother 40mg Capsule is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disorders. You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking this medicine. 

Others:

Talk to your physician if you:

• Are allergic to gluten or wheat.
• Have bone marrow disorders.
• Have intolerance to some sugars.
• Are about to have any vaccinations.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Hair loss
• Delayed myelosuppression
• Sore and inflamed mouth