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Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg

Generic name: Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg [ hye-droks-ee-yoor-EE-a ]
Brand name: Hydrea
Drug class: Antimetabolites

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 10, 2024.

Warning

  • This medicine may lower the ability of your bone marrow to make blood cells that your body needs. This can lead to very bad and sometimes deadly bleeding problems or infections. Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, a wound that will not heal; any bruising or bleeding; or if you feel very tired or weak.
  • Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
  • This medicine may raise the chance of getting cancer. A type of cancer called leukemia and skin cancer have happened in people taking this drug for a long time. You will need to have regular check-ups. Your doctor will tell you how often to have these. Talk with the doctor.
  • Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun.

Uses of Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with hydroxyurea capsules 500 mg.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take hydroxyurea capsules 500 mg with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg?

How is this medicine (Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg) best taken?

Use hydroxyurea capsules 500 mg as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Hydroxyurea Capsules 500 mg?

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