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About Glourea 500mg Capsule

Glourea 500mg Capsule belongs to a group of classes known as an antimetabolite. It is an anticancer medicine used to treat head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking the flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage). Head and neck cancer is a disease including abnormal growth of the tissues of the neck and head that may also have the ability to attack or spread to other portions of the body. Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which your body results in abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a curved or sickle.

In cancer, Glourea 500mg Capsule 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.

Take Glourea 500mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Glourea 500mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience loss of appetite (feeling unwell and stomach upset), Increased bleeding tendency, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting. Most of these side effects of Glourea 500mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Glourea 500mg Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, kidney disease, liver disease, injury on your legs, HIV or AIDS, high level of uric acid in your blood, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation. Glourea 500mg Capsule may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Glourea 500mg Capsule can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Glourea 500mg Capsule should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Glourea 500mg Capsule by either parent may results in birth defects. You should not take this Glourea 500mg Capsule during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Glourea 500mg Capsule.

Uses of Glourea 500mg Capsule

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

Medicinal Benefits

Glourea 500mg Capsule 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, Glourea 500mg Capsule 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.

Directions for Use

Take Glourea 500mg Capsule as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it. Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Glourea 500mg Capsule. Crushed or broken pill can be unsafe if it gets in your mouth, nose, eyes, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with water and soap or wash your eyes with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Glourea 500mg Capsule

  • Loss of appetite (feeling unwell and stomach upset)
  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Before taking Glourea 500mg Capsule inform your doctor if you have any kind of infection because Glourea 500mg Capsule may worsen the infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any allergy symptoms. Kidney disease, liver disease, injury on your legs, HIV or AIDS, high level of uric acid in your blood, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation inform your doctor. Glourea 500mg Capsule may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Glourea 500mg Capsule can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Glourea 500mg Capsule should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Glourea 500mg Capsule by either parent may result in birth defects. You should not take this Glourea 500mg Capsule during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Glourea 500mg Capsule. If any powder from a damaged pill is leaked, wash it up at once with a wet paper towel and throw the towel away in a closed plastic bag where children cannot get to it.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Glourea 500mg Capsule may interact with antiviral medicines (didanosine, stavudine, and indinavir), pain killer (aspirin, ibuprofen), blood thinner (warfarin), antiallergic medicines (diphenhydramine), antigout medicine (allopurinol), medicine for sleep (zolpidem).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People affected with kidney disease, liver disease, reduce production of blood cells, and brain disorder.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIDANOSINE
  • INDINAVIR
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • ZOLPIDEM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Glourea 500mg Capsule at the same time daily, either with or without a meal.
  • It is recommended to remain hydrated and drink a lot of fluids while taking Glourea 500mg Capsule.
  • Do not miss any dose and finish the course as recommended by your doctor.
  • Use an efficient method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this Glourea 500mg Capsule.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, blood cell count in your blood.

Special Advise

  • Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Glourea 500mg Capsule.
  • Crushed or broken pill can be unsafe if it gets in your mouth, nose, eyes, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with water and soap or wash your eyes with water.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Head and neck cancer: It is a disease including abnormal growth of the tissues of the neck and head that may also have the ability to attack or spread to other portions of the body. Cancer of the head and neck generally starts in the cells known as squamous cells which appear in the lining of the surface of moist mucosa in the head and neck (e.g., inside of the throat, nose, and mouth).

Sickle cell anemia: It is a disease in which your body results in abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a curved or sickle. They do not last as long as round, normal, red blood cells. This causes anemia. The sickle cells also get pushed into blood vessels, blocking the flow of blood. This can result in pain and organ damage.

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About Glourea 500mg Capsule

Glourea 500mg Capsule belongs to a group of classes known as an antimetabolite. It is an anticancer medicine used to treat head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking the flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage). Head and neck cancer is a disease including abnormal growth of the tissues of the neck and head that may also have the ability to attack or spread to other portions of the body. Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which your body results in abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a curved or sickle.

In cancer, Glourea 500mg Capsule 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.

Take Glourea 500mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Glourea 500mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience loss of appetite (feeling unwell and stomach upset), Increased bleeding tendency, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting. Most of these side effects of Glourea 500mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Glourea 500mg Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, kidney disease, liver disease, injury on your legs, HIV or AIDS, high level of uric acid in your blood, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation. Glourea 500mg Capsule may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Glourea 500mg Capsule can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Glourea 500mg Capsule should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Glourea 500mg Capsule by either parent may results in birth defects. You should not take this Glourea 500mg Capsule during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Glourea 500mg Capsule.

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Online payment accepted

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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Country of origin

India
Other Info - GL95795

FAQs

Take the Glourea 500mg Capsule 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 Glourea 500mg Capsule 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.

Glourea 500mg Capsule 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 Glourea 500mg Capsule without the protection of skin.

Glourea 500mg Capsule 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 Glourea 500mg Capsule or when your doctor increases your dose.

Do not stop taking Glourea 500mg Capsule 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 Glourea 500mg Capsule. Take this Glourea 500mg Capsule exactly as instructed.

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Alcohol

Caution

The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) does not appear to affect the safety or usefulness of Glourea 500mg Capsule. If taking alcohol more amount then it causes dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Glourea 500mg Capsule is not safe during pregnancy because it may cause harmful effects to the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Glourea 500mg Capsule is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Glourea 500mg Capsule while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Glourea 500mg Capsule may cause dizziness or severe headache. Therefore, drive only if you alert after taking Glourea 500mg Capsule.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Glourea 500mg Capsule in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Glourea 500mg Capsule in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Safety and efficacy of Glourea 500mg Capsule have not established for children. Therefore not recommended for children.

Uses of Glourea 500mg Capsule

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

Medicinal Benefits

Glourea 500mg Capsule 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, Glourea 500mg Capsule 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.

Side Effects of Glourea 500mg Capsule

  • Loss of appetite (feeling unwell and stomach upset)
  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Take Glourea 500mg Capsule as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it. Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Glourea 500mg Capsule. Crushed or broken pill can be unsafe if it gets in your mouth, nose, eyes, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with water and soap or wash your eyes with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking Glourea 500mg Capsule inform your doctor if you have any kind of infection because Glourea 500mg Capsule may worsen the infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any allergy symptoms. Kidney disease, liver disease, injury on your legs, HIV or AIDS, high level of uric acid in your blood, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation inform your doctor. Glourea 500mg Capsule may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Glourea 500mg Capsule can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Glourea 500mg Capsule should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Glourea 500mg Capsule by either parent may result in birth defects. You should not take this Glourea 500mg Capsule during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Glourea 500mg Capsule. If any powder from a damaged pill is leaked, wash it up at once with a wet paper towel and throw the towel away in a closed plastic bag where children cannot get to it.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMETABOLITES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HydroxycarbamideThalidomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Taking thalidomide with Glourea 500mg Capsule may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking thalidomide and Glourea 500mg Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, and/or pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Glourea 500mg Capsule when used with tofacitinib may raise the risk of severe infections, cancers.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Glourea 500mg Capsule with tofacitinib, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Glourea 500mg Capsule when used in conjunction with teriflunomide may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Glourea 500mg Capsule with teriflunomide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideTetracaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Tetracaine has the potential to cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the haemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately). This risk increases when used with Glourea 500mg Capsule, which may lead to methemoglobinemia. When taking these drugs, those who are extremely young (particularly newborns and babies), have heart or lung conditions, certain genetic predispositions, or have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies may be more likely to develop methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Glourea 500mg Capsule and tetracaine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, abnormal blood colouration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Taking Bupivacaine and Glourea 500mg Capsule may cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Glourea 500mg Capsule and bupivacaine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideAdalimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Glourea 500mg Capsule when used with Adalimumab may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Glourea 500mg Capsule with adalimumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideDeferiprone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Deferiprone can reduce white blood cell count, and taking it with other medications that might similarly influence white blood cell count or bone marrow function may raise the risk. As a result, you may be more susceptible to get serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Glourea 500mg Capsule with deferiprone can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Mepivacaine has the potential to cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the haemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately). This risk increases when used with Glourea 500mg Capsule, which may lead to methemoglobinemia. When taking these drugs, those who are extremely young (particularly newborns and babies), have heart or lung conditions, certain genetic predispositions, or have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies may be more likely to develop methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Glourea 500mg Capsule and mepivacaine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, abnormal blood colouration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Glourea 500mg Capsule when used with certolizumab may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Glourea 500mg Capsule with certolizumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Glourea 500mg Capsule:
Glourea 500mg Capsule when used with voclosporin may raise the risk of severe infections, some kinds of cancer, including skin cancer and cancer of the lymph glands (lymphoma).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Glourea 500mg Capsule with voclosporin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIDANOSINE
  • INDINAVIR
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • ZOLPIDEM

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Glourea 500mg Capsule at the same time daily, either with or without a meal.
  • It is recommended to remain hydrated and drink a lot of fluids while taking Glourea 500mg Capsule.
  • Do not miss any dose and finish the course as recommended by your doctor.
  • Use an efficient method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this Glourea 500mg Capsule.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, blood cell count in your blood.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Glourea 500mg Capsule.
  • Crushed or broken pill can be unsafe if it gets in your mouth, nose, eyes, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with water and soap or wash your eyes with water.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Head and neck cancer: It is a disease including abnormal growth of the tissues of the neck and head that may also have the ability to attack or spread to other portions of the body. Cancer of the head and neck generally starts in the cells known as squamous cells which appear in the lining of the surface of moist mucosa in the head and neck (e.g., inside of the throat, nose, and mouth).

Sickle cell anemia: It is a disease in which your body results in abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a curved or sickle. They do not last as long as round, normal, red blood cells. This causes anemia. The sickle cells also get pushed into blood vessels, blocking the flow of blood. This can result in pain and organ damage.

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