Medication: Lomustine

Your cat has been prescribed lomustine for the management of a range of cancers including lymphoma, mast cell tumors and histiocytic sarcoma.  

Key points: 
• Antineoplastic chemotherapy drug. 
• Alkylating agent which kills certain types of cancer cells.  
• Do not handle lomustine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, immunosuppressed or receiving chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs. 
• Aways wear gloves to handle the capsules and wash your hands afterwards. 
• Never open or split capsules. 
• Cats will excrete chemotherapy products up to 7 days after administration so precautions must be followed to reduce exposure to other people and pets. 
• Dosage: every 3-4 weeks. 

This information sheet is designed to help answer commonly asked questions and help you give the medication safely and effectively to your pet. It does not contain all available information for this medication. If you have other questions or need more information, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist. Always follow the dosing instructions provided by your veterinarian.