BLENOXANE vs GLEOSTINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BLENOXANE 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	BLENOXANE	GLEOSTINE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$793.44 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BLEOMYCIN SULFATE	LOMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Bristol Myers Squibb	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	Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Choriocarcinoma, Hodgkin Disease	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

blenoxane gleostine

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$793.44 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BLEOMYCIN SULFATE

LOMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Bristol Myers Squibb

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

Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Choriocarcinoma, Hodgkin Disease

Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Blenoxane or Gleostine?

By our independent rating, Blenoxane scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Gleostine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Blenoxane and Gleostine?

Blenoxane contains Bleomycin Sulfate, 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.