Generic name:hydroxyurea [ hye-DROX-ee-yoo-REE-a ]
Brand names: Droxia, Hydrea, Mylocel, Siklos
Drug class:Antimetabolites
What is Hydrea?
Hydrea is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (squamous cell cancer of the head and neck).
Hydrea is also used to reduce pain episodes and the need for blood transfusions in people with sickle cell anemia. This medicine will not cure sickle cell anemia.
Hydrea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Both men and women using Hydrea should use birth control to prevent pregnancy. The use of Hydrea by either parent may cause birth defects.
Using Hydrea may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia or skin cancer. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen when you are outdoors.
Hydrea can weaken your immune system. Call your doctor at once if you have a fever, chills, body aches, extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, bruising, or unusual bleeding.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Hydrea if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
a wound or ulcer on your leg;
HIV or AIDS (especially if you take antiviral medicine);
high levels of uric acid in your blood; or
treatment with an interferon,
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CardiologyPediatricsDiabetes CarePre-natal CareUltrasound Echocardiogram
