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Composition :

HYDROXYUREA-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMETABOLITES

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Other Info - HYD0082

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.

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Hydrogem Capsules while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Hydrogem Capsules may cause dizziness or severe headache. Therefore, drive only if you alert after taking Hydrogem Capsules .

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hydrogem Capsules in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Hydrogem Capsules in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Safety and efficacy of Hydrogem Capsules have not established for children. Therefore not recommended for children.

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).

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

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.

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.

Side Effects of Hydrogem Capsules

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

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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HydroxycarbamidePrilocaine
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HydroxycarbamideDeferiprone
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HydroxycarbamidePrilocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
Prilocaine 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 Hydrogem Capsules, 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 Hydrogem Capsules and Prilocaine 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.
HydroxycarbamideDeferiprone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
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 Hydrogem Capsules 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.
HydroxycarbamideTetracaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
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 Hydrogem Capsules, 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 Hydrogem Capsules 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.
HydroxycarbamideChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
Chloroprocaine 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 Hydrogem Capsules, which may lead to methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Hydrogem Capsules and chloroprocaine 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.
HydroxycarbamideMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
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 Hydrogem Capsules, 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 Hydrogem Capsules 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.
HydroxycarbamideEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
Etidocaine 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 Hydrogem Capsules, which may also 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 deficit may be more likely to develop methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Hydrogem Capsules and Etidocaine 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 Hydrogem Capsules:
Hydrogem Capsules when used with certolizumab may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Hydrogem Capsules 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.
HydroxycarbamideCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
The combined use of Cladribine and Hydrogem Capsules can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cladribine and Hydrogem Capsules can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
Hydrogem Capsules 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 Hydrogem Capsules 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.
HydroxycarbamideBaricitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hydrogem Capsules:
Taking Baricitinib with Hydrogem Capsules can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Baricitinib and Hydrogem Capsules together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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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.

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.

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