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Dusure-500 Capsule 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

HYDROXYUREA-500MG

Uses:

Head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage).

Medicinal Benefits:

Dusure-500 Capsule 10's belongs to a group of the class known as an antimetabolite. It is used to treat head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking the flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage). In cancer, Dusure-500 Capsule 10's works by blocking an enzyme that is required for growing cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing. In sickle cell disease, it works by increasing fetal hemoglobin (HbF) (hemoglobin of unborn baby) levels in red blood cells (RBCs). This helps the RBCs accept a normal shape, recovers the flow of blood, and protects against problems like painful sickle cell attacks.

FAQs

Take the Dusure-500 Capsule 10's as soon as you can but avoid the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of Dusure-500 Capsule 10's entirely.

Immediately go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Dusure-500 Capsule 10's may cause a risk of skin cancer. Avoid contact with sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective cloth and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outside. Do not handle Dusure-500 Capsule 10's without the protection of skin.

Dusure-500 Capsule 10's can cause dizziness and drowsiness during the first limited hours after you take it. These side effects are more expected to happen when you start taking Dusure-500 Capsule 10's or when your doctor increases your dose.

Do not stop taking Dusure-500 Capsule 10's without discussing it with your doctor. Your doctor will most likely tell you to take another medicine, folic acid (a vitamin), to reduce some of the side effects of this Dusure-500 Capsule 10's. Take this Dusure-500 Capsule 10's exactly as instructed.