GLEOSTINE vs LOMUSTINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	GLEOSTINE	LOMUSTINE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOMUSTINE	LOMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Azurity	Carnegie
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug	about 16 to 48 hours — but note this is the half-life of lomustine's metabolites, not the parent drug
Treats	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

gleostine lomustine

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

LOMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Azurity

Carnegie

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

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, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Gleostine and Lomustine?

Both Gleostine and Lomustine share the active ingredient Lomustine.

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.