LOMUSTINE vs TREANDA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LOMUSTINE and TREANDA 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	TREANDA
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOMUSTINE	BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Carnegie	Cephalon
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
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	Lymphoid Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

lomustine treanda

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

LOMUSTINE

BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Carnegie

Cephalon

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

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

Lymphoid Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lomustine and Treanda?

Lomustine contains Lomustine, while Treanda contains Bendamustine Hydrochloride — 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.