Hydroxyurea



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  • Contains / Salt: Hydroxyurea


Hydroxyurea Information



Hydroxyurea Benefits & Uses

Hydroxyurea is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hydroxyurea Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sickle Cell Disease
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose may increased up to 5 mg/kg after 12 weeks of treatment

Hydroxyurea Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Hydroxyurea safe for pregnant women?


    Hydroxyurea shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Hydroxyurea safe during breastfeeding?


    Hydroxyurea may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Hydroxyurea on the Kidneys?


    Kidney can be affected by Hydroxyurea. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Hydroxyurea on the Liver?


    The liver can be affected by Hydroxyurea. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Hydroxyurea only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Hydroxyurea on the Heart?


    Hydroxyurea has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Hydroxyurea with Other Drugs

Hydroxyurea should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Hydroxyurea Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydroxyurea unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Hydroxyurea

  • Is this Hydroxyurea habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Hydroxyurea.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Hydroxyurea as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Hydroxyurea should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Hydroxyurea cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Hydroxyurea Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Hydroxyurea


    Taking Hydroxyurea with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Hydroxyurea


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hydroxyurea with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 868

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hydrea (hydroxyurea)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Droxia® (hydroxyurea)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Siklos (hydroxyurea)



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