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Lomustine (Gleostine): Uses, How It Works, and Side Effects

By Dr. Robert Hakim, PharmD August 13, 2026

Lomustine (Gleostine) is an oral chemotherapy medication used to treat certain brain tumors as well as Hodgkin's lymphoma. Unlike many other chemotherapy medications that are given by an intravenous (IV) infusion, lomustine is taken by mouth as a single dose...

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