Hydrea

Hydrea uses and dosage

Hydrea (Hydroxyurea), generic Droxia is a prescription medicine used to treat a certain type of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML; a type of cancer of the white blood cells), squamous cell carcinomas and certain types of head and neck cancer (including cancer of the mouth, cheek, tongue, throat, tonsils, and sinuses). Hydroxyurea is also employed to curtail painful crises and transfusion needs in sickle cell anemia patients over two years old by inhibiting the development of sickle-shaped red blood cells. Hydroxyurea is in a class of medications called antimetabolites. Hydroxyurea treats cancer by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body. Hydroxyurea treats sickle cell anemia by helping to prevent formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells. Hydrea is manufactured by Everest Pharma Ltd. in Bangladesh. Hydroxyurea has to take orally once daily with or without food as dir

Hydrea side effects

The most common adverse reactions of Hydroxyurea are: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth sores, diarrhea, or constipation

Originator brand

Droxia by Cheplapharm

Made by

Everest Pharma

This information is provided for reference only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.