ALFERON N INJECTION vs GLEOSTINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALFERON N INJECTION and GLEOSTINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALFERON N INJECTION	GLEOSTINE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INTERFERON ALFA-N3	LOMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Interferon Sciences	Azurity
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	—	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug
Treats	Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Condylomata Acuminata	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

alferon n injection gleostine

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

INTERFERON ALFA-N3

LOMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Interferon Sciences

Azurity

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

—

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug

Treats

Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Condylomata Acuminata

Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Alferon N Injection and Gleostine?

Alferon N Injection contains Interferon Alfa-N3, while Gleostine contains Lomustine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.