Hydrea is an antineoplastic used to treat certain types of cancer. It may also be used to treat sickle cell anemia and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

 

Brand Name
Hydrea

Common Name
hydroxyurea

 

Where can I order Hydrea From? Can I buy Hydrea at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Hydrea at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Hydrea from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Hydrea and when you order Hydrea it will be delivered with express shipping.

How does Hydrea work? What will Hydrea do for me?

Hydrea belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medicines known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known as antimetabolites. Another antimetabolite is cytarabine. Hydrea fights cancer by preventing the growth of cancer cells, which eventually results in their destruction. It is usually used to treat certain types of cancers of the skin on the head and neck (excluding the lip) known as squamous cell carcinomas, cancer of the ovaries, and less often skin cancers known as melanomas and a certain type of cancer of the blood known as leukemia. Hydrea is usually used at the same time as radiation therapy, as these two methods work together to kill cancer cells more effectively. It will take at least six weeks to determine whether treatment with Hydrea is effective. Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other conditions not listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, please ask your doctor.

How should I use Hydrea?

The recommended dose of Hydrea varies according to the specific disease being treated, the response to therapy, the other medications used, whether radiation is being used at the same time, the stage of disease, and the body weight of the recipient. A typical dose for adults is 80 mg per kg body weight taken in one dose every third day. If radiation is also being administered, hydoxyurea dosing should start at least seven days before start of radiation and continue throughout and after treatment unless there are extreme side effects. Many things can affect the dose of Hydrea that a person needs; if your doctor has recommended a dose different from the one given here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without talking to your doctor.

It is important that you take Hydrea exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you cannot swallow capsules, you may empty the contents of the capsule into a glass of water and drink it immediately. Be very careful not to inhale the powder or let it come in contact with your skin or mucous membranes. If you spill the powder, wipe it up immediately with a damp towel and dispose of it along with the empty capsules. If you vomit shortly after taking the medicine, contact your doctor for instruction on whether to take more medication or not. If you miss a dose of this medication, call your doctor for instructions on how to proceed. Do not double-up on doses. Your doctor may want you to drink extra fluids while taking this medication in order to help you pass more fluid and protect your kidneys.

As well as interfering with the genetic material DNA of cancer cells, Hydrea can interfere with some of your normal cells. This can cause a number of side effects such as mouth sores. Keep track of any side effects and report them to your doctor as suggested in the section "What side effects are possible with this medication?"

What form(s) does Hydrea come in?

Hydrea is available in capsules containing 500 mg Hydrea. Nonmedicinal ingredients include citric acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, lactose, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains FD&C Blue No.2 and Red No.3, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. This product does not contain starch, yeast, or gluten. Store at room temperature and protect from excessive heat and moisture (keep the dessicant and store in a tightly sealed bottle).

Who should NOT take Hydrea?

Hydrea should not be used by anyone who:

is sensitive or allergic to Hydrea or any of the ingredients

has a very low white blood cell count

has a very low platelet count

has severe anemia

is breast-feeding

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