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What types of brain tumours is Lomustine "medac" used to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Lomustine "medac" is used for primary or metastatic brain tumours as palliative or supplementary treatment, usually with radiotherapy and/or surgery as part of multiple-drug regimens.

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Lomustine "medac" 40 mgmedac Pharma LLP · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 13Document updated 4 March 2026

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