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Hydrea (Hydroxyurea Capsules)

Hydrea (Hydroxyurea Capsules)

Manufactured by: Bristol Meyers Squibb

This product requires a valid prescription

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  Type Strength   Quantity   Price (USD)  
  Brand 500mg 100 Capsules $109.99  BUY
  Brand 500mg 200 Capsules $159.99  BUY
 
  Generic 500mg 100 Capsules $89.99  BUY

 

Drug Overview

Hydrea belongs to the family of drugs known as antimetabolites or antineoplastic, antianemic medicines and commonly used for the treatment of the symptoms of certain kinds of cancer and to prevent painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia. The exact working mechanism of Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is not fully understood but it seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is more useful medicine for the treatment and relief of those patients who suffered to the problems of the symptoms of cancers of the blood, skin, ovary and head and neck. Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is used to treat melanoma (a type of skin cancer), chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML), cancer of the ovary, and primary squamous cell (skin) cancer of the head and neck.

Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is also used for the treatment of sickle cell anemia. Take care that Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) does not cure sickle cell disease, but may help to control the symptoms when used on a regular basis.

Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) always takes under doctor’s guidance. The recommended doses of Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Hydrea is also available in generic form known as Hydroxyurea. Hydrea is being manufactured by Bristol Meyers Squibb Pharmaceuticals and is available in 500mg Capsules. Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) may also be used for relieves other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.

Effects - How it works in the body

Hydrea belongs to the family of drugs known as antimetabolites or antineoplastic, antianemic medicines and commonly used for the treatment of the symptoms of certain kinds of cancer and to prevent painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia. The exact working mechanism of Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is not fully understood but it seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) stops the growth of abnormal tissue, which may be benign or malignant (cancer).

Cancers form when some cells within the body multiply uncontrollably and abnormally. As normal healthy cells, cancer cells go through a continuous process of change. Every cell divides into two daughter cells and grows rest and then divide again. Antineoplastic medicines are powerful chemicals designed to interrupt this cycle and stop cells from growing and multiplying. exact working mechanism of Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is not fully understood, but it appears to interfere with the synthesis of genetic material (DNA) inside cells. It therefore stops cells from growing and multiplying, which stops the growth of abnormal tissue. Therefore Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) is used to stop the growth of abnormal cells in leukaemia and cervical cancer, and is also sometimes used to decrease the excessive numbers of red blood cells seen in a blood disorder known as polycythaemia.

Side effects

Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of Hydrea (Hydroxyurea):

  • Allergic reactions
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rashes
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting or abdominal pain
  • Seizures
  • Convulsions
  • Hair loss
  • Alopecia
  • Decreased production of blood cells by the bone marrow
  • Decreased kidney function
  • Hallucinations
  • Accumulation of fluid in the lungs
  • Pulmonary oedema
  • Dizziness
  • Low red blood cell count
  • Anaemia
  • Loss of appetite
  • Decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood or leucopenia
  • Decrease in the number of platelets in the blood or thrombocytopenia
  • Dark colored, tarry stools
  • Malaise
  • Stomatitis
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

Interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Hydrea (Hydroxyurea). In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Hydrea (Hydroxyurea), it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:

  • Antithyroid agents
  • Azathioprine as Imuran
  • Chloramphenicol as Chloromycetin
  • Colchicine
  • Cyclophosphamide as Cytoxan
  • Flucytosine as Ancobon
  • Ganciclovir as Cytovene
  • Interferon as Intron A, Roferon-A
  • Mercaptopurine as Purinethol
  • Methotrexate as Rheumatrex
  • Plicamycin as Mithracin
  • Zidovudine as AZT, Retrovir
  • Sulfinpyrazone as Anturane
  • Abacavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine
  • Amprenavir as Agenerase
  • Didanosine as ddI, Videx
  • Efavirenz as Sustiva
  • Nelfinavir as Viracept
  • Saquinavir as Fortovase
  • Saquinavir mesylate as Invirase

Counterindications

You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) or any other ingredients of this medicine.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems liver disease.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Kidney disease or Kidney stones.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of heart disease or blood disorders.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Anemia, Leukopenia or Neutropenia.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems Chickenpox or Herpes zoster.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems AIDS or HIV Infection.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.

You shouldn’t use Hydrea (Hydroxyurea) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.

Similar drugs

  • Droxia (Canada)
  • Hydroxyurea (Canada)
  • Etoposide
  • Nipent
  • Pentostatin

Major drug Manufacturers

  • Bristol Meyers Squibb Pharmaceuticals
  • Roche Laboratories
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals
  • Barr and Par Pharmaceutical
  • Pharmacia (Perth) Pty Limited
  • Pliva-AWD, Croatia
  • Ben Venue Laboratories

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