Citostal is an antineoplastic drug that has Lomustine as the active substance.
This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of several types of cancer. Its action is to alter the functions of the DNA and RNA of the cells, which prevent the disease from spreading to other organ of the body.
Citostal Indications
Colon cancer; Lung cancer; Kidney cancer; Brain cancer; lymphoma; Hodgkin's disease; Melanoma; Multiple myeloma.
Citostal price
The box of Citostal 10 mg containing 5 capsules costs approximately 30 reais and the box of 40 mg medicine containing 5 capsules costs approximately 96 reais.
Side effects of Citostal
Nausea; vomiting; anemia.
Contraindications of Citostal
Pregnancy risk D; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Citostal
Oral use
Adults and children
- Administer from 100 to 130 mg per square meter of body surface, in a single dose every 6 weeks. The dose should be administered 2 to 4 hours after the meal.
