Hydrea 100mg Capsule
Abbott

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In-stock 10 capsules in 1 strip
138.47

USED FOR:
Sickle cell anemia

COMPOSITION:
Hydroxyurea (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Hydrea 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Hydrea 100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Hydrea 100mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Hydrea 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hydrea 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Hydrea 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hydrea 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Hydroxyurea   100mg

Uses of Hydrea Capsule
Hydrea 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of sickle cell anemia.

How to use Hydrea Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hydrea 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hydrea Capsule works
Hydroxycarbamide causes inhibition of DNA synthesis during the S-phase of cell division by acting as a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor resulting to cell death. It is S-phase specific.

Side Effects:

Common Megaloblastic anemia, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Oligospermia (low sperm count), Azoospermia (absence of sperms).

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