Hydroxyurea 500
Drug Category |
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Medicinal form |
Capsules |
Active ingredient |
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Concentration |
500mg |
Manufacturer |
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Price |
260 EGP |
Uses
Action CaUses cell death by specific inhibition of DNA symthesis. This action caUses regressions in chronic myeloid leukemia and other malignancies and psoriasis. The S-phase-specific action of hydroxyurea can deplete bone marrow precursor cells associated with megaloblastic changes.
Dosage:Adults : Solid tumours Intermittent therapy : 80 mg/kg as single dose every 3 rd day. Continuous therapy : 20-30 mg/kg as single daily Dose Carcinoma of head and neck : 80 mg/kg as a single dose every Yd day. Begin therapy atleast 7 days before initiation of irradiation therapy. Resistant chronic myelocytic leukaemia : Continuous therapy of 20-30 mg/kg as a single daily Dose is recommended.
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