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Hydran

  • Manufactured by: Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Hydroxyurea (500 mg)

Hydran

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  • Contains / Salt: Hydroxyurea (500 mg)

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Hydran Information

Hydran is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. The alternative uses of Hydran have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Hydran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Hydran are Chills, Fever, Cough. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Hydran can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hydran are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Hydran has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Hydran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Anemia, Neutropenia, Blood Cancer must refrain from the use of Hydran since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Hydran with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Hydran, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

  1. Hydran Benefits & Uses
  2. Hydran Dosage & How to Take
  3. Hydran Side Effects
  4. Hydran Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Hydran with Other Drugs
  6. Hydran Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Hydran
  8. Hydran Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hydran Benefits & Uses

Hydran is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Head and neck cancer

Hydran 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

Hydran Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydran is used -

Severe

  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
  • Headache

Moderate

  • Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
  • Infection
  • Weight gain

Common

  • Chills
  • Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
  • Cough
  • Back Pain
  • Pain with urination

Hydran Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Hydran safe for pregnant women?


    Hydran can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Hydran safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Hydran. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

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


    Kidney can be affected by Hydran. 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 Hydran on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Hydran. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

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


    Hydran has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Hydran with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine
  • Sizopin 100 Mg Tablet
  • Sizopin 50 Mg Tablet
  • Sizopin 200 Mg Tablet
  • Sizopin 25 Mg Tablet
Adalimumab
  • Plamumab Injection
  • Exemptia 40 Injection
  • Exemptia 20 Injection
Etanercept
  • Intacept 25 Solution for Injection
  • Intacept 50 Injection
  • Enbrel 25 Injection
  • Enbrel 50 Injection

Moderate

Digoxin
  • Lanoxin Tablet
  • Lanoxin Syrup
  • Dixin Paed Oral Solution
  • Dixin Syrup
Ganciclovir
  • Virson 1.5 Mg Eye Gel
  • Cymevene Injection
  • Gancigel Ophthalmic Gel
  • Natclovir 250 Capsule
Interferon Alpha 2B
  • Intalfa 5 Million IU Injection
  • Intalfa 3 MIU Injection
  • Reliferon 3 Miu Injection
  • Reliferon 5 Miu Injection

Hydran Contraindications

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

  • Anemia
  • Neutropenia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Kidney Disease
  • Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Hydran

  • Is this Hydran habit forming or addictive?


    Hydran is not addictive in nature.

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


    After taking Hydran, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Hydran can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Hydran should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Hydran is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Hydran Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Hydran


    You can take Hydran with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Hydran


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hydran with alcohol.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 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)

  • 190 people have bought this recently
  • ₹100.0
  • 10 Capsule in 1 Strip
  • Out of Stock
  • In stock alternatives of Hydran
    (based on Hydroxyurea (500 mg))
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