Description
Hydromac 500 (Hydroxyurea capsules) is an oral anticancer drug.
Generic Name- Hydroxyurea
Drug class- Antineoplastic agent
Hydroxyurea is an antimetabolite agent, which is used for treatment of resistant leukemia’s and carcinomas of the head and neck. It is also used to increase fetal hemoglobin concentration, thus reducing the necessity for blood transfusions in patients with sickle cell anemia. It acts by inhibiting ribonucleotide diphosphatase reductase and blocking the conversion of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides, thereby interfering DNA synthesis.
Dosage and Administration
Dosage Form and Strength
Hydromac 500 (Hydroxyurea capsules) is an oral anticancer drug.
Hydroxyurea is indicated for treatment of:
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