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
Carbamyl hydroxamate
Carbamohydroximic acid
N-Hydroxyurea
Hydroxycarbamid
Hydroxyurea
Carbamoyl oxime
Hydroxycarbamide
Oxyurea
Hydrea
Hidroxicarbamida
Hydroxyharnstoff
N-Carbamoylhydroxylamine
Hydroxycarbamidum
Carbamohydroxamic acid
Brand Names
Apo-hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
Riva-hydroxyurea
Hydrea
Droxia
Siklos
Xromi
Mylan-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, 2 years of age and older, with sickle cell anemia with recurrent moderate to severe painful crises.[L41150]
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