DTIC-DOME vs LOMUSTINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DTIC-DOME and LOMUSTINE 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	DTIC-DOME	LOMUSTINE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DACARBAZINE	LOMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Bayer Hlthcare	Carnegie
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	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	Fibrosarcoma, Hodgkin Disease, Melanoma	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

dtic-dome lomustine

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DACARBAZINE

LOMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Bayer Hlthcare

Carnegie

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

Fibrosarcoma, Hodgkin Disease, Melanoma

Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dtic-Dome and Lomustine?

Dtic-Dome contains Dacarbazine, while Lomustine 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.