Hydrea
Intended to relieve abnormal cellular proliferation to support clinical remission and target vascular sickle pain crises.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Hydroxycarbamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Hydrea, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Hydrea vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Hydrea details
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia · Head and Neck Cancer · Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Alternative names
- hydroxyurea
- Therapeutic class
- Antineoplastic Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- severe bone marrow suppression; hypersensitivity to hydroxyurea
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; mild diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; skin hyperpigmentation; maculopapular rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Didanosine; Stavudine; Live Vaccines
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Serious side effects
severe neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention; cutaneous vasculitis ulcers, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve abnormal cellular proliferation to support clinical remission and target vascular sickle pain crises.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, blocking conversion of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides to arrest DNA synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity. Strictly avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Hydrea is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Hydroxycarbamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.