Hydrea

Active Ingredient(s): Hydroxyurea
FDA Approved: * December 7, 1967
Pharm Company: * BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Category: HIV / AIDS

Hydroxycarbamide, also known as hydroxyurea, is a medication used in sickle-cell disease, essential thrombocythemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia and cervical cancer.[1][2] In sickle-cell disease it increases fetal hemoglobin and decreases the number of attacks.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include bone marrow suppression, fevers, loss of appetite, psychiatric problems, shortness of breath, and headaches.&#... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Hydrea HYDREA;830;HYDREA;830
Hydrea 500 mg Oral Capsule
NDC: 0003-0830
Labeler:
E.r. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
Hydrea 500 mg Oral Capsule
NDC: 61269-835
Labeler:
H2-pharma LLC

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