Hydroxyurea

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

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Hydroxyurea

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

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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.

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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

This medication has helped me to significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of my panic attacks.

4.3

Patient Review

1/8/2017

Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells

The pills help, but the nausea is unfortunately a common side-effect.

4

Patient Review

8/21/2014

Hydroxyurea for Spontaneous Hemorrhages and Increase in Blood Platelets

I was diagnosed with myelofibrosis in 2002, and I've been taking Hydrea on and off since then. In the past two years, I've been taking it continuously at a dose of 2000 mg per day to keep my platelet count under control. However, I've been having problems with skin rashes and cervical dysplasia that my doctors say may be caused by the Hydrea. While it does keep my platelets in check, it also lowers my red blood cell count, which makes me anemic.

3.7

Patient Review

10/7/2017

Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I've been taking hydroxyurea on-and-off since 1990 when I was first diagnosed with polycythemia vera and thrombocythemia. Unfortunately, I developed multiple sclerosis in 1996. A hematologist told me that this drug can cause scarring of the bone marrow over time; which would explain my recent problems with itching skin and burning/swelling feet.

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

My daughter started this medication for a brain tumor, and we're currently adjusting the dosage. I'm hopeful that it will be effective.

2.7

Patient Review

6/23/2013

Hydroxyurea for Increased Red Blood Cells

I've been taking this for 11 years now and it's kept my white blood cell count between 4 and 18. The only downside is that it's caused my hair to thin quite a bit.

1.7

Patient Review

1/7/2020

Hydroxyurea for Type of Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

I started taking hydroxyurea a couple months ago, and I've already experienced some pretty negative side effects. It's made it difficult to breathe, chest and lungs feel sore constantly, and I can barely sleep because of the pain. My blood work is now totally messed up--I need a new prescription or a new doctor.
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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."

Answered by AI

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."

Answered by AI

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."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Hydroxyurea

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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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