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Composition :

HYDROXYUREA-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Hydrogem Capsules

Hydrogem Capsules 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, Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Hydrogem Capsules , 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. Hydrogem Capsules may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Hydrogem Capsules can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Hydrogem Capsules should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Hydrogem Capsules by either parent may results in birth defects. You should not take this Hydrogem Capsules during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Hydrogem Capsules .

Uses of Hydrogem Capsules

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

Directions for Use

Take Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules . 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.

Medicinal Benefits

Hydrogem Capsules 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, Hydrogem Capsules 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking Hydrogem Capsules inform your doctor if you have any kind of infection because Hydrogem Capsules 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. Hydrogem Capsules may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Hydrogem Capsules can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Hydrogem Capsules should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Hydrogem Capsules by either parent may result in birth defects. You should not take this Hydrogem Capsules during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Hydrogem Capsules . 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.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules .
  • 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 Hydrogem Capsules .
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, blood cell count in your blood.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMETABOLITES

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FAQs

Take the Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules 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.

Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules without the protection of skin.

Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules or when your doctor increases your dose.

Do not stop taking Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules . Take this Hydrogem Capsules exactly as instructed.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIDANOSINE
  • INDINAVIR
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  • IBUPROFEN
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ALLOPURINOL
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Special Advise

  • Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Hydrogem Capsules .
  • 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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