Generic Name - Hydroxyurea
Category - Antineoplastic drug.
Indications
Cell disease, Cancer
Generic Hydroxyurea is indicated to treat sickle cell disease or certain types of cancer. Hydroxyurea (Generic Hydroxyurea) is used for treating cancers of the blood, skin, ovary and head and neck. This medicine seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Generic for Hydroxyurea Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Hydroxyurea is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Hydroxyurea should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
bleeding problems
blood disorders
dental disease
having intramuscular injections
infection (especially virus infection such as chickenpox or herpes)
kidney disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Hydroxyurea. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
didanosine, ddI
medicines that affect your blood such as cilostazol or warfarin
other chemotherapy agents may increase the side effects seen with hydroxyurea
stavudine, d4T
vaccine
Generic for Hydroxyurea Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Anemia is 15 mg once daily. Base dosage is on the smaller of ideal or actual body weight. Increase dose gradually to the maximum tolerated dose or to 35 mg/kg/day is done over a period of time.
Generic for Hydroxyurea Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Hydroxyurea are constipation or diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, red face, skin rash and itching. Some of the most serious Generic Hydroxyurea side Effects include low blood counts - hydroxyurea may decrease the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets, signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine, signs of decreased platelets or bleeding and pinpoint red spots on the skin. This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Hydroxyurea.
Generic for Hydroxyurea and Pregnancy
Studies indicate Generic Hydroxyurea if used during pregnancy is likely to cause birth defects. Also, some cancer medicines may cause sterility. Hence Generic Hydroxyurea should not be used without consulting your doctor.
Generic for Hydroxyurea and Breastfeeding
Generic Hydroxyurea passes into human breast milk. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or if you intend to breast-feed during treatment with this medicine. Because it may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding is not recommended while you are taking it.
Generic for Hydroxyurea and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Hydroxyurea in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Hydroxyurea and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Hydroxyurea in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Hydroxyurea serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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