Hydroxyurea
Ovarian Neoplasms, Thrombocythemia, Essential, Anemia, Sickle Cell + 4 more
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Hydroxyurea
Treatment for
Ovarian Neoplasms
What is Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
An antineoplastic agent is a medication used to treat cancer by blocking the DNA synthesis process. It does this by stopping the production of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase.
Hydroxyurea
is the brand name
Hydroxyurea 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 Hydroxyurea Affects Patients
Hydroxyurea and cisplatin have a stronger effect when taken together than when taken alone, both in a lab setting and in tests with certain lung cancer models. The most effective combination was when hydroxyurea was taken four hours before cisplatin.
How Hydroxyurea works in the body
Hydroxyurea works by stopping cells from reproducing. It does this by stopping the enzyme that helps create DNA. Hydroxyurea also has a second effect in sickle cell anemia, where it increases the amount of fetal hemoglobin in the blood. This reduces painful vaso-occlusive crises. The increase in fetal hemoglobin is caused by hydroxyurea's ability to activate a certain enzyme.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Hydroxyurea is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including Myeloid Leukemia, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) and Thrombocythemia, Essential. The dosage shifts as per the method 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 Hydroxyurea.
Common Hydroxyurea 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.
Hydroxyurea Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Hydroxyurea is toxic to mice and rats in doses of 7330 mg/kg and 5760 mg/kg respectively. Test animals have experienced teratogenic effects, reproductive effects, and mutagenic effects. A small number of exposed human pregnancies have not had any adverse effects on the newborns, however mutagenic effects have been observed in humans.
Hydroxyurea Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hydroxyurea?
63 active studies are analyzing the potential of Hydroxyurea to mitigate 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
Hydroxyurea Reviews: What are patients saying about Hydroxyurea?
4.7
Patient Review
2/26/2013
Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells
4.7
Patient Review
5/9/2015
Hydroxyurea for Having Several Acute Conditions with Sickle-Cell Disease
4.3
Patient Review
1/8/2017
Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells
4
Patient Review
8/21/2014
Hydroxyurea for Spontaneous Hemorrhages and Increase in Blood Platelets
3.7
Patient Review
10/7/2017
Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells
3
Patient Review
6/20/2013
Hydroxyurea for Cancer Involving the Head or Neck
3
Patient Review
7/1/2013
Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells
2.7
Patient Review
6/23/2013
Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells
1.7
Patient Review
1/7/2020
Hydroxyurea for Type of Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Patient Q&A Section about hydroxyurea
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How does hydroxyurea work?
"Hydroxyurea makes your hemoglobin level go up, which in turn makes your red blood cells bigger. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is affected by this medication."
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What is the drug hydroxyurea used for?
"Hydroxyurea is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. It may also be given with radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Hydroxyurea works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body."
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What is the most common side effect of hydroxyurea?
"dizziness. headache.
The most common side effects of hydroxyurea are: stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache."
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Is hydroxyurea a chemotherapy?
"The drug hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamate, Hydrea) can help some patients with CMML live longer. It comes in the form of a capsule that is taken orally once a day. Hydroxyurea can normalize the number of white blood cells and monocytes, and may also help shrink an enlarged spleen."
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