HYDREA 500MG CAP

Overview

HYDREA 500MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

HYDREA 500MG CAP is composed of: HYDROXYUREA (500 MG)

Hydroxyurea affects certain cells in the body, such as cancer cells or sickled red blood cells.
Hydroxyurea is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (squamous cell cancer of the head and neck). Hydroxyurea is also used to reduce pain episodes and the need for blood transfusions in people with sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea will not cure sickle cell anemia.

Usage

HYDROXYUREA is generally used to treat: Leukemia, Myeloid, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for HYDREA 500MG CAP and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of AIDS, who have undergone radiation therapy, liver or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. It may be harmful if it gets on the skin; avoid direct contact with hands. Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROXYUREA over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Mouth Soreness, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling

Common Side-Effects

HYDROXYUREA : Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Constipation

Serious Side-Effects

HYDROXYUREA : Black Colored Skin, Mood Swings, Confusion, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Shortness Of Breath, Chest Pain

Rare Side-Effects

HYDROXYUREA : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

HYDROXYUREA can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Fever, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure, Psychosis

Technical Classification

HYDROXYUREA is categorized as: ANTIMETABOLITES / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily38%
3 Times Daily17%
Once Daily17%
Every alternate day17%
Others5%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1cap38%
2cap19%
2caps13%
2tabs13%
500mg6%
3cap6%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days34%
7 Days31%
90 Days15%
14 Days10%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs4%
5 to 12yrs4%
12 to 18yrs11%
18 to 35yrs10%
35 to 50yrs21%
50 to 60yrs31%
60 to 70yrs13%
70yrs and above7%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females32%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Hematologist89%
Oncologist8%
Neurologist1%
Cardiologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

FOLVITE 5MG TAB22%
ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG15%
ZYLORIC 300MG TAB12%
FEBUGET 40MG TAB12%
CIPLORIC 300MG TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)52%
SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY)18%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)11%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of fluids (Diet)16%

Available Alternatives for HYDREA 500MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CYTODROX 500MG CAPINR 135 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
CYTODROX CAPINR 135 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500 MG
DUREA 500MG CAPINR 147.62 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HONDREA 500MG CAPINR 122.44 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HONDREA 500MG INJINR 148.5 for 1 INJECTIONHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HYDAB 500 MG CAPINR 145 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500 MG
HYDAB 500MG CAPINR 152 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HYDRAN 500MG CAPINR 100 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HYDREA 500MG CAPINR 119.81 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500 MG
HYDREA 500MG CAPULEINR 119.81 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HYDROGEM 500MG CAPINR 50 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HYDROX 500MG CAPINR 73.25 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
HYDROX L 500MG CAPINR 72.86 for 6 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
LEUKOCEL 500MG TABINR 140 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
MYELOSTAT 500MG CAPINR 103.7 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
MYLOSTAT 500MG CAPINR 94.64 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
NEODREA 500MG CAPINR 82.8 for 6 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
ONDREA 500MG CAPINR 55.58 for 6 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
RIBOREA 500MG CAPINR 120 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG
UNIDREA 500MG CAPINR 124 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

HYDREA 100MG CAPINR 138.47 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 100.0 MG
HYDROXYUREAHYDROXYUREA
HYTAS 1000MG CAPINR 46.18 for 10 CAPSULESHYDROXYUREA 1000.0 MG