BICNU vs ZANOSAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BICNU and ZANOSAR 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	BICNU	ZANOSAR
Rating	New	56/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARMUSTINE	STREPTOZOCIN
Manufacturer	Avet Lifesciences	Teva
Dosage forms	Kit	Powder
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms	Hodgkin Disease, Colorectal Neoplasms, Islet Cell Carcinoma

bicnu zanosar

Rating

New

56/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CARMUSTINE

STREPTOZOCIN

Manufacturer

Avet Lifesciences

Teva

Dosage forms

Kit

Powder

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

Hodgkin Disease, Colorectal Neoplasms, Islet Cell Carcinoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bicnu and Zanosar?

Bicnu contains Carmustine, while Zanosar contains Streptozocin — 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.