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Lomtin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Brain Tumour. The alternative uses of Lomtin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lomtin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Lomtin also has some side effects, the most common being Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lomtin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lomtin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lomtin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lomtin related warnings talks about Lomtin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lomtin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Blood Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lomtin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lomtin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lomtin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lomtin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lomtin safe for pregnant women?
Lomtin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lomtin safe during breastfeeding?
Lomtin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lomtin on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Lomtin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lomtin on the Liver?
Lomtin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lomtin on the Heart?
You can take Lomtin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lomtin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lomtin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lomtin habit forming or addictive?
Lomtin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lomtin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lomtin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lomtin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lomtin
Taking Lomtin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lomtin
Taking Lomtin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gleostine® (lomustine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861