LOMUSTINE vs MYLERAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LOMUSTINE and MYLERAN 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	MYLERAN
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOMUSTINE	BUSULFAN
Manufacturer	Carnegie	Waylis Therap
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
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	—
Treats	Brain Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Hodgkin Disease	Polycythemia Vera, Bcr-Abl Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Primary Myelofibrosis

lomustine myleran

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

LOMUSTINE

BUSULFAN

Manufacturer

Carnegie

Waylis Therap

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

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

Polycythemia Vera, Bcr-Abl Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Primary Myelofibrosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lomustine and Myleran?

Lomustine contains Lomustine, while Myleran contains Busulfan — 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.