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Lustine 40mg Capsule 4.0 capsules in 1 strip

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Lustine 40mg Capsule is a product of Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Composition: Lomustine (40mg)

Pack of 4 capsule

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All Details About Lustine 40mg Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lustine 40mg Capsule

Description:

Lustine 40mg Capsule is an anticancer medicine. It is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers such as brain tumor, lung cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, and malignant melanoma. It may also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Lustine 40mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effect of this medicine is decreased white blood cell count in your body. It may also cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and other side effects. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you observe signs of infections such as fever, chills, body ache, or if you have unusual bruising or bleeding.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lustine 40mg Capsule is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Lustine

  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lustine 40mg Capsule
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lustine 40mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lustine 40mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lustine 40mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lustine 40mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine. Employ of Lustine 40mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Lustine 40mg Capsule in patients with liver disease.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

FAQs:

Is Lustine 40mg Capsule effective?

Lustine 40mg Capsule is effective if taken as per the dose and for the duration prescribed by a doctor. It may be used in combination with other drugs/radiotherapy or surgery to get best results. Follow your doctor's instructions about this treatment carefully.

How fast does Lustine 40mg Capsule work?

Lustine 40mg Capsule treatment includes administration of medicine in several sessions/cycles. Each cycle of Lustine 40mg Capsule is usually a single oral dose given every 6-8 weeks. Duration of treatment may depend upon the type of cancer and body's response to the medicine. Total treatment with Lustine 40mg Capsule may run over a few months.

How long does Lustine 40mg Capsule stay in the body?

Lustine 40mg Capsule may stay in body from 16 hours to 2 days.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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