Hydrourea 500mg Capsule

Hydrourea 500mg Capsule contains Hydroxyurea 500mg, an antimetabolite medicine for blood disorders and certain cancers. Made by Pharmedic Ltd., it is prescribed for sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, chronic myeloid leukaemia, polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia. Pack size: 100 capsules.

Uses of Hydrourea 500mg Capsule

Hydrourea 500mg Capsule is used to treat sickle cell disease, where it reduces painful crises and the need for blood transfusions. It is also used for some forms of thalassaemia and for certain blood cancers and bone marrow disorders, such as chronic myeloid leukaemia, polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia. It is prescribed and monitored by a specialist.

How Hydrourea 500mg Capsule works

Hydroxyurea slows down the production of DNA in rapidly dividing cells, which reduces the overproduction of abnormal blood cells. In sickle cell disease and thalassaemia it also increases the amount of fetal haemoglobin, which helps red blood cells stay flexible and survive longer.

Possible side effects

Hydrourea 500mg Capsule can cause side effects, which your specialist will monitor. Common ones include:

• Low blood counts
• Nausea or loss of appetite
• Darkening of the skin or nails
• Mouth sores
• Hair thinning
• Skin rash

Contact your doctor straight away if you have a fever, chills, sore throat or other signs of infection, unusual bleeding or bruising, painful leg ulcers, or severe tiredness and breathlessness.

Precautions and warnings

• You will need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and adjust treatment safely.
• Hydroxyurea can harm an unborn baby, so both women and men must use reliable contraception during treatment and for some time afterwards, and must not breastfeed.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or HIV and take antiretroviral medicines.
• Do not have live vaccines while taking Hydrourea 500mg Capsule without checking with your specialist.
• It is a cytotoxic medicine: wash your hands after handling the capsules, and carers who are pregnant should wear gloves.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.