CeeNu (Lomustine) is a type of chemotherapy for treating cancer.

CeeNu belongs to a group of medicines known as alkylating agents. CeeNu interferes with cell growth and is used to treat brain tumors and certain cancers of the blood (Hodgkin s disease).

CeeNu is one of a group of anti-cancer medicines known as nitrosoureas.

CeeNu is used in the treatment of a wide range of cancers including cancer of the lymph nodes (lymphoma), brain cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer (melanoma). CeeNu is usually used in combination with radiotherapy, surgery and other anti-cancer medicines.

Cancers form when some cells within the body multiply uncontrollably and abnormally. These cells then spread and destroy nearby tissues. CeeNu acts

Take CeeNu capsules by mouth. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Do not take CeeNu capsules with food.

CeeNu is given as a single oral dose. Another dose of CeeNu will not be repeated for at least six weeks. This is called one cycle of chemotherapy.

Your doctor will decide how many of these cycles you will need.

If you miss a CeeNu dose
It is important not to miss a dose of CeeNu . You will only take one dose every 6 weeks . If you vomit after taking

CeeNu decreases the body s ability to fight infections. Therefore the effectiveness of vaccines may be reduced and generalized infections may occur in individuals given live vaccines.

Theophylline may increase the severity of adverse effects of CeeNu on the bone marrow.

Most Important Fact about CeeNu
CeeNu is usually taken as a single dose once every 6 weeks .

Do not take CeeNu more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if the capsules make you feel unwell. Do not stop taking except on your prescribers advice.

CeeNu precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you intend to have children. There is a chance that CeeNu

More common side effects of CeeNu may include:

• loss of appetite,
• nausea and vomiting

Less common side effects of CeeNu may include:

• black, tarry stools,
• blood in urine or stools,
• cough or hoarseness,
• fever or chills,
• lower back or side pain,
• painful or difficult urination,
• pinpoint red spots on skin,
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• awkwardness,
• confusion,
• decrease
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