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Lomustine 40 mg/1

lomustine · CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED · Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Lomustine is a prescription cancer medication taken by mouth that belongs to a class of drugs called alkylating agents, which work by damaging cancer cell DNA to slow or stop tumor growth. It is used to treat certain types of cancer, including brain tumors and lymphomas.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Lomustine
Generic Name
lomustine
NDC Code (Product)
52536-341
Manufacturer
Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Strength
40 mg/1
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA017588
Drug Class
Alkylating Drug [EPC]
Marketing Start
04/15/2026

Recall History

No Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lomustine used for?

Lomustine is a prescription cancer medication taken by mouth that belongs to a class of drugs called alkylating agents, which work by damaging cancer cell DNA to slow or stop tumor growth. It is used to treat certain types of cancer, including brain tumors and lymphomas.

Is Lomustine a controlled substance?

Lomustine is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Lomustine?

The generic name for Lomustine is lomustine. There are 9 other brand versions of lomustine.

What is the NDC code for Lomustine 40 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Lomustine 40 mg/1 is 52536-341, listed by Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc..

Product NDC

52536-341

Package NDC

52536-341-05

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