HYDEOXENA 500 – Hydroxyurea Capsules IP 500 mg

HYDEOXENA 500 is a chemotherapy medicine containing Hydroxyurea, an antimetabolite that interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It is widely used in the treatment of:

• CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia)

• Head and neck cancers

• Polycythemia vera

• Essential thrombocythemia

• Sickle cell anemia (to reduce painful crises)

Hydroxyurea helps slow abnormal cell growth, reduce high blood counts, and improve blood flow.

Key Benefits

• Reduces elevated blood cells in myeloproliferative disorders

• Helps manage CML and various cancers

• Decreases frequency of sickle cell pain crises

• Improves oxygen delivery in sickle cell disease

• Slows down abnormal bone marrow activity

Directions for Use

• Take with water exactly as prescribed by your oncologist/physician

• Do not crush or chew capsules

• Drink plenty of fluids

• Follow dosage adjustments based on blood counts

Safety & Precautions

• May cause bone marrow suppression—regular blood tests required

• Not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Avoid contact with capsule powder

• Report symptoms like fever, sore throat, or unusual bruising

• Use contraception during treatment

• Renal or liver impairment requires dosage monitoring

Storage

• Store below 25°C

• Keep in a dry, cool place

• Keep out of reach of children

• Handle with care as a cytotoxic agent