LOMUSTINE vs MITOSOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LOMUSTINE and MITOSOL 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	LOMUSTINE	MITOSOL
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOMUSTINE	MITOMYCIN
Manufacturer	Carnegie	Glaukos
Dosage forms	Capsule	Kit
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
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	Adenocarcinoma, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms

lomustine mitosol

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

LOMUSTINE

MITOMYCIN

Manufacturer

Carnegie

Glaukos

Dosage forms

Capsule

Kit

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

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

Adenocarcinoma, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lomustine and Mitosol?

Lomustine contains Lomustine, while Mitosol contains Mitomycin — 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.