Hydroxycarbamide
Indications
- Polycythaemia vera (specialist use only), Essential thrombocythaemia (specialist use only), Chronic myeloid leukaemia (specialist use only)
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia (specialist use only), Cancer of the cervix (specialist use only)
- Sickle-cell disease [prevention of recurrent vaso-occlusive crises] (initiated by a specialist)
- Sickle-cell disease [prevention of vaso-occlusive complications] (under expert supervision)
Drug Interactions
8 drug interactions identified for Hydroxycarbamide. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Leg ulcers (review treatment if cutaneous vasculitic ulcerations develop)...
Side Effects
Common or very common Alopecia; anaemia; appetite decreased; asthenia; bone marrow disorders; chills; constipation; cutaneous vasculitis; dermatomyositis; diarrhoea; disorientation; dizziness; drowsin...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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