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lomustine · Medicine question

How can theophylline or cimetidine affect lomustine toxicity?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Combining lomustine with theophylline or cimetidine may increase bone marrow toxicity.

Sources for this answer

Lomustine "medac" 40 mgmedac Pharma LLP · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 13Document updated 4 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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