Antimetabolite
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Hydroxyurea is used for: Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is indicated for the treatment of: Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. It belongs to the class: Antimetabolite. Common side effects include: • Myelosuppression • Hemolytic anemia • Malignancies • Vasculitic toxicities • Risks with concomitant use of antiretroviral drugs • Radiation recall • Macrocytosis • Pulmonary Toxicity Most common adverse reactions (≥30%) are hematological, gastrointestinal symptoms, and anorexia.. Antimetabolite. What it is used for: Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is indicated for the treatment of: Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. Locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (excluding the lip) in combination with chemoradiation. Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is an antimetabolite indicated for the treatment of: • Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is indicated for the treatment of: Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. Locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (excluding the lip) in combination with chemoradiation. Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is an antimetabolite indicated for the treatment of: • Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia.
• Myelosuppression • Hemolytic anemia • Malignancies • Vasculitic toxicities • Risks with concomitant use of antiretroviral drugs • Radiation recall • Macrocytosis • Pulmonary Toxicity Most common adverse reactions (≥30%) are hematological, gastrointestinal symptoms, and anorexia.
Hydroxyurea capsules is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity to hydroxyurea or any other component of the formulation. • In patients who have demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity to hydroxyurea or any other component of its formulation.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Hydroxyurea used for?
Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is indicated for the treatment of: Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. Locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (excluding the lip) in combination with chemoradiation.
What are the side effects of Hydroxyurea?
• Myelosuppression • Hemolytic anemia • Malignancies • Vasculitic toxicities • Risks with concomitant use of antiretroviral drugs • Radiation recall • Macrocytosis • Pulmonary Toxicity Most common adverse reactions (≥30%) are hematological, gastrointestinal symptoms, and anorexia.
Who should not take Hydroxyurea?
Hydroxyurea capsules is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity to hydroxyurea or any other component of the formulation. • In patients who have demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity to hydroxyurea or any other component of its formulation.
What is the dose of Hydroxyurea?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Hydroxyurea?
Hydroxyurea is used for: Hydroxyurea capsules, USP is indicated for the treatment of: Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. It belongs to the class: Antimetabolite. Common side effects include: • Myelosuppression • Hemolytic anemia • Malignancies • Vasculitic toxicities • Risks with concomitant use of antiretroviral d…
Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference
US FDA DailyMed; NLM RxNorm