Hydroxyurea is a non-alkylating antineoplastic agent that was first synthesized in 1869 but was not characterized biologically until 1928.[A262596] It was first approved by the FDA in 1998 for the treatment of sickle cell anemia in adults.[A262601] Although clinical evidence on the efficacy of hydroxyurea in certain conditions exists, hydroxyurea is used sparingly in clinical settings, largely due to lack of knowledge and adherence, the need for therapeutic monitoring, and serious side effects of secondary cancer and birth defects.[A262606]
Synonyms
Hydrea
Hydroxycarbamidum
N-Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxycarbamid
Hydroxyharnstoff
Hydroxy Urea
Carbamohydroxamic acid
Hydroxycarbamide
Carbamohydroximic acid
Carbamoyl oxime
Oxyurea
Carbamyl hydroxamate
Hidroxicarbamida
N-Carbamoylhydroxylamine
Brand Names
Hydroxyurea
Siklos
Apo-hydroxyurea
Mylan-hydroxyurea
Eugia-hydroxyurea
Droxia
Xromi
Hydrea
Riva-hydroxyurea
Indication
Hydroxyurea is indicated to reduce the frequency of painful crises and to reduce the need for blood transfusions in adult and pediatric patients, 9 months of age and older, with sickle cell anemia with recurrent moderate to severe painful crises.[L41150,L47137]
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