Hydrea

Ovarian Neoplasms, Thrombocythemia, Essential, Anemia, Sickle Cell + 4 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Hydrea

What is Hydrea

Hydroxyurea

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

A medication used to inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells by blocking the production of DNA in the cells.

Hydroxyurea

is the brand name

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Hydrea Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Hydroxyurea

Hydroxyurea

1998

25

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Hydroxyurea, also known as Hydroxyurea, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include inoperable Ovarian cancer and Ovarian Neoplasms .

inoperable Ovarian cancer

Ovarian Neoplasms

Effectiveness

How Hydrea Affects Patients

When taken together, hydroxyurea and cisplatin have been shown to be effective against certain types of human lung cancer in both lab and animal studies. The greatest effect is seen when hydroxyurea is taken 4 hours before cisplatin.

How Hydrea works in the body

Hydroxyurea works by converting into a free radical and entering cells where it stops a protein from working. This protein is needed for cells to replicate, so blocking it prevents cells from reproducing. Hydroxyurea also helps repair damaged DNA, making it more effective when combined with radiation or chemicals. Lastly, it increases the amount of fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell anemia, reducing the risk of dangerous blockages.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Hydrea is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, including Myeloid Leukemia, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) and Thrombocythemia, Essential. The dosage likewise fluctuates as per the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Thrombocythemia, Essential

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Sickle Cell Crisis

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Polycythemia Vera

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Ovarian Neoplasms

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Anemia, Sickle Cell

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Meningioma

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg/mL

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Hydrea.

Common Hydrea Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Hydroxyurea is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Hydroxyurea is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abatacept

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Hydroxyurea is combined with Abatacept.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Hydroxyurea is combined with Abetimus.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Hydroxyurea is combined with Acteoside.

Hydrea Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lethal dose in mice is 7330mg/kg and in rats is 5760mg/kg. Animal studies have shown that hydroxyurea may cause birth defects. There have also been reports of humans using hydroxyurea during pregnancy without any adverse effects. Additionally, animal and human studies have suggested that hydroxyurea may cause mutations.

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Hydrea Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hydrea?

63 active studies are being conducted to assess the effectiveness of Hydrea in treating Myeloid Leukemia, Polycythemia Vera (PV) and inoperable Ovarian Cancer.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Thrombocythemia, Essential

25 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3

Sickle Cell Crisis

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Anemia, Sickle Cell

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Ovarian Neoplasms

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

0 Actively Recruiting

Polycythemia Vera

0 Actively Recruiting

Meningioma

0 Actively Recruiting

Hydrea Reviews: What are patients saying about Hydrea?

5

Patient Review

3/30/2014

Hydrea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I've been taking this medication for 8 years to treat pv/mf. Recently, I've been having severe eye problems and upper gut issues including bloating and digestive disorders. I might need to cut back on the dosage to figure out what is causing what. Has anyone experienced upper stomach swelling and nausea with headaches?

4.7

Patient Review

4/13/2013

Hydrea for Spontaneous Hemorrhages and Increase in Blood Platelets

4

Patient Review

7/8/2014

Hydrea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I started feeling nauseous after 10 days of taking Hydrea.

3.7

Patient Review

12/1/2013

Hydrea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I'm constantly exhausted and I can't tell if it's the hydrea or my low iron levels. Either way, it's really frustrating because I used to have so much energy.

3.7

Patient Review

7/27/2017

Hydrea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I have polycythemia vera, and while this treatment has lowered my numbers, I don't like the side effects. I'm tired all the time, I've lost interest in things I used to enjoy, and my hair is falling out. I wish there was a treatment that didn't make me feel so lousy.

3.3

Patient Review

5/3/2015

Hydrea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I felt really tired and sluggish after taking this, almost like I had no energy. Additionally, I experienced constipation.

3

Patient Review

6/22/2017

Hydrea for Increased Red Blood Cells

This treatment has been effective in keeping my blood disorder under control for the last six years, but now I have developed cancer in my mouth.

2.3

Patient Review

5/24/2015

Hydrea for Type of Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

I'm already having a lot of negative side effects after only three days on this medication. I have shortness of breath, bad vision, numbness, vomiting, loose bowels, pain, and a dry stomach. I've called the pharmacy and my doctor but no one is answering. I wouldn't recommend this treatment to anyone.
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Patient Q&A Section about hydrea

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of Hydrea?

"These are some of the side effects that may occur. If you experience any of these side effects, speak to your doctor or pharmacist."

Answered by AI

What is Hydrea prescribed for?

"Hydroxyurea is used to prevent painful episodes and reduce the need for blood transfusions in patients with sickle cell anemia by making the red blood cells more flexible."

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Is Hydrea a cancer drug?

"Hydrea is a cancer treatment that works by inhibiting the metabolism of cancer cells. It is approved to treat certain forms of chronic myeloid leukemia and skin cancer."

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How long can someone take Hydrea?

"You can take hydroxyurea for an indefinite amount of time, as long as it is effective.How will you know that hydroxyurea is working? It usually takes a few months for hydroxyurea to start working, so you may not feel any immediate improvement."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Hydrea

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WELL-MPN App for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

18+
All Sexes
Boston, MA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a digital lifestyle app can help improve diet, physical activity, symptoms, emotional well-being, and quality of life in adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). The main questions it aims to answer are: Can people with MPNs use the WELL-MPN app? Does using the WELL-MPN app improve diet quality and physical activity? Does the WELL-MPN app improve MPN-related symptoms, anxiety and depression, confidence in managing health, and overall quality of life? Researchers will compare participants who use the WELL-MPN digital app with participants who receive written educational materials about diet and physical activity for people with cancer to see if the app leads to greater improvements in lifestyle behaviors, symptoms, and well-being. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to use the WELL-MPN app or receive written lifestyle education materials Use the assigned program or materials over the study period Complete surveys about diet, physical activity, symptoms, mood, confidence in self-care, and quality of life

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Mass General Brigham

Chi-Joan How

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ASTX727 + Iadademstat for Myeloproliferative Disorders

18+
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase II trial compares the effect of ASTX727 in combination with iadademstat to ASTX727 alone in treating patients with accelerated or blast phase Philadelphia chromosome negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). ASTX727 is a combination of two drugs, cedazuridine and decitabine. Cedazuridine is in a class of medications called cytidine deaminase inhibitors. It prevents the breakdown of decitabine, making it more available in the body so that decitabine will have a greater effect. Decitabine is in a class of medications called hypomethylation agents. It works by helping the bone marrow produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow. Iadademstat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving ASTX727 in combination with iadademstat may be more effective than ASTX727 alone in treating patients with accelerated or blast phase Philadelphia chromosome negative MPNs.

Phase 2
Recruiting

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center LAO (+23 Sites)

Anand A Patel

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Bomedemstat for Blood Disorders

18+
All Sexes
Ann Arbor, MI

The primary purpose of the study is to transition participants into an extension study to collect long-term safety and efficacy data. The study will include participants who are safely tolerating bomedemstat, receiving clinical benefit from its use in estimation of the investigator, and have shown the following criteria: * Participants from the IMG-7289-202/MK-3543-005 (NCT05223920) study must have received at least 6 months of treatment with bomedemstat; * Essential thrombocythemia (ET) and polycythemia vera (PV) participants from studies other than IMG-7289-202/MK-3543-005 must have achieved confirmed hematologic remission. No hypothesis testing will be conducted in this study.

Phase 3
Recruiting

University of Michigan ( Site 6000) (+3 Sites)

Medical Director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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