Lomustine (or CCNU; marketed under the name CeeNU in U.S.) is an alkylating nitrosourea compound used in chemotherapy. It is in the same family as streptozotocin. This is a highly lipid soluble drug, and thus crosses the blood-brain barrier. This property makes it ideal for treating brain tumors, and is its primary use. Lomustine has a long time t... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomustine
<chemical> 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea. An alkylating agent of value against both haematologic malignancies and solid tumours. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent. ... Chemical name: Urea, N-(2-chloroethyl)-N'-cyclohexyl-N-nitroso- ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(lo-mus´tēn) a nitrosourea alkylating agent used as an antineoplastic agent in treatment of Hodgkin disease and brain tumors, administered orally. Called also CCNU. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001