Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
HYDROXYUREA is a Schedule H drug.Hydroxyurea affects certain cells in the body, such as cancer cells or sickled red blood cells.
Hydroxyurea is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (squamous cell cancer of the head and neck). Hydroxyurea is also used to reduce pain episodes and the need for blood transfusions in people with sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea will not cure sickle cell anemia.
Usage
HYDROXYUREA is generally used to treat: Leukemia, Myeloid, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell CarcinomaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
HYDROXYUREA over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Mouth Soreness, Hands Swelling, Feet SwellingCommon Side-Effects
HYDROXYUREA : Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, ConstipationSerious Side-Effects
HYDROXYUREA : Black Colored Skin, Mood Swings, Confusion, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Shortness Of Breath, Chest PainRare Side-Effects
HYDROXYUREA : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
HYDROXYUREA can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Fever, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure, PsychosisTechnical Classification
HYDROXYUREA is categorized as: ANTIMETABOLITES / ANTINEOPLASTICSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with HYDROXYUREA as Ingredient
CYTODROX 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
CYTODROX CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500 MG |
DUREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HONDREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HONDREA 500MG INJ | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYDAB 500 MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500 MG |
HYDAB 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYDRAN 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYDREA 100MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 100.0 MG |
HYDREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500 MG |
HYDREA 500MG CAPULE | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYDROGEM 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYDROX 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYDROX L 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
HYTAS 1000MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 1000.0 MG |
LEUKOCEL 500MG TAB | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
MYELOSTAT 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
MYLOSTAT 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
NEODREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
ONDREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
RIBOREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |
UNIDREA 500MG CAP | HYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG |