CCNU (Lomustine)
From Glioblastoma Treatments
Property | Information |
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Drug Name | CCNU (Lomustine) |
FDA Approval | Yes |
Used for | Glioblastoma |
Clinical Trial Phase | Phase 3 (Germany) |
Clinical Trial Explanation | Not specified |
Common Side Effects | Hematological toxicity, nausea, vomiting, and pulmonary toxicity |
OS without | Not specified |
OS with | 23 months median survival, with 47% at 2 years |
PFS without | Not specified |
PFS with | Not specified |
Usefulness Rating | 4 |
Usefulness Explanation | Not specified |
Toxicity Level | Not specified |
Toxicity Explanation | Not specified |
Notes: A combination of TMZ with CCNU showed promising results including a 5-year survival rate of 16% among a small patient cohort. MGMT methylation status significantly influenced outcomes.
From Ben Williams Book: Not specified
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