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What is the most common side effect of hydroxyurea?
The more common side effects of hydroxyurea can include: stomach pain. constipation. diarrhea.
What class of drug is hydroxyurea?
Hydroxyurea is an anti-cancer (“antineoplastic” or “cytotoxic”) chemotherapy drug. Hydroxyurea is classified as an “antimetabolite.” (For more detail, see “How Hydroxyurea Works” section below).
What are the long term side effects of hydroxyurea?
Long-term treatment with hydroxyurea is associated with painful skin ulcers, aphthous ulcers, non-ulcerative toxicity with erythema, and skin infiltration.
Does hydroxyurea increase life expectancy?
Hydroxyurea reduces some vaso-occlusive complications of SCA. While its mechanism of action is incompletely understood, hydroxyurea is associated with increased levels of HbF in SCA; increased levels of HbF are known to improve survival.
What are the long-term effects of hydroxyurea?
Adverse reactions observed with combined Hydroxyurea and irradiation therapy are similar to those reported with the use of Hydroxyurea or radiation treatment alone. These effects primarily include bone marrow depression (anemia and leukopenia), gastric irritation, and mucositis .
What is hydroxyurea prescribed for?
Hydroxyurea may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. Hydroxyurea is used to treat myeloid leukemia and head and neck cancers. It prevents cancer cells from growing. It’s also used to treat sickle cell disease. Hydroxyurea belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites.
What is hydroxyurea 500 mg used for?
Uses of Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg: It is used to treat a type of leukemia. It is used to treat cancer of the head and neck. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg?
When to hold hydroxyurea?
Hydroxyurea is used to treat adult patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, sickle cell anemia, and head and neck cancer when used with radiation. You may need to take a break or “hold” your medication for medical or dental procedures. Talk to your care provider or dentist before any scheduled procedures.