Hydrea
(Hydroxyurea, Hydroxycarbamide)-
All Strengths
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500mg
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Hydrea Drug Information
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Hydrea Overview
Hydrea is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas).
Hydrea Warnings
Hydrea decreases bone marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This effect can cause anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding.signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, cough, fever, chills), easy bruising/bleeding, pale skin, unusual tiredness. Hydroxyurea may cause other cancers (such as secondary leukemia, skin cancer). Protect your skin from the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of cancer, such as swollen glands, sudden weight loss, night sweats, or unusual skin growths/moles.
How to Use Hydrea
Read the Medication Guide if available from your pharmacist before you start taking hydroxyurea and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take Hydrea by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The Dosage of Hydrea is based on your weight, medical condition, lab results, and response to treatment. Your treatment may be stopped for a short time if your blood counts are too low. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Do not increase your dose or use Hydrea more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of serious side effects will increase. If you are using the capsules, swallow the them whole. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. If you are using the tablets, swallow your dose with a glass of water. Only split a tablet if it has a score line and your doctor has instructed you to do so. If you have trouble swallowing, you may dissolve the whole or split tablet in a small amount of water in a teaspoon and swallow it right away. Wash hands before and after handling the medication or its container. You and/or your caregiver should wear disposable gloves when handling Hydrea or its container. If powder from the tablet or capsule spills, wipe it up right away with a wet paper towel and throw away in a closed container such as a plastic bag. Clean the spill area right away with soap and water. Make sure not to breathe the powder from the tablets/capsules. Since Hydrea can be absorbed through the skin and lungs, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle Hydrea or breathe the dust from the tablets/capsules. Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.
Hydrea Precautions
Before taking hydroxyurea, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Hydrea may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Hydrea, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,kidney disease, liver disease, blood/bone marrow disorders (such as bone marrow suppression, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia), HIV infection, high uric acid level in the blood, radiation treatment. Hydroxyurea can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details. Tell your health care professional that you are using hydroxyurea before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp objects like razors and nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Hydrea. It is unknown if Hydrea affects sperm. If you plan to father a child, discuss the risks and benefits of Hydrea with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using hydroxyurea. Hydroxyurea may harm an unborn baby. Men with female partners of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms of birth control while using Hydrea and for 1 year after stopping treatment. Women of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms of birth control while using Hydrea and for 6 months after stopping treatment. If you or your partner becomes pregnant or may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Hydroxyurea passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using Hydrea is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Hydrea Misdose
If you miss a dose of Hydrea, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Hydrea Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.didanosine, stavudine. Hydrea may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use Hydrea.
Hydrea Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth sores, diarrhea, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. People using Hydrea may have serious side effects. However, you have been prescribed Hydrea because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects,skin problems (such as ulcers, darkened/blackened/reddened skin), mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations), seizures, shortness of breath, yellowing eyes/skin, dark/bloody urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects,chest pain. A very serious allergic reaction to Hydrea is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction,rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Hydrea Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Hydrea when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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