you're taking Droxia Generic Name: Hydroxyurea Capsules 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg (hye DROX ee ure EE a) Brand Name: Droxia Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning This medicine may lower the ability of your bone marrow to make blood cells that your body needs. This can lead to very bad and sometimes deadly bleeding problems or infections. Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, a wound that will not heal; any bruising or bleeding; or if you feel very tired or weak. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may raise the chance of getting cancer. A type of cancer called leukemia and skin cancer have happened in people taking this drug for a long time. You will need to have regular check-ups. Your doctor will tell you how often to have these. Talk with the doctor. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun. Uses of Droxia: It is used to treat sickle cell anemia. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow It's In The Genes - Record Your Family Health History What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Droxia? If you have an allergy to hydroxyurea or any other part of Droxia (hydroxyurea capsules 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Anemia (other than sickle cell anemia) or bone marrow disease. If you have a low platelet count or a low white blood cell count. If you are taking any of these drugs: Didanosine or stavudine. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Droxia. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Droxia? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Droxia. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use with Droxia may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. In people who have HIV, very bad and sometimes deadly pancreas, liver, and nerve problems have happened when this medicine was taken with certain other drugs. Talk with the doctor. If you have had or will be having radiation treatment, talk with your doctor. Worse side effects from radiation treatment have happened with Droxia. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. This medicine may affect sperm in men. This may affect being able to father a child. Talk with the doctor. If you are a man and have sex with a female who could get pregnant, protect her from pregnancy during care and for 12 months after care ends. Use birth control that you can trust. If you are a man and your sex partner gets pregnant while you take Droxia or within 12 months after your last dose, call your doctor right away. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are able to get pregnant, a pregnancy test will be done to show that you are NOT pregnant before starting this medicine. Talk with your doctor. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking Droxia and for 6 months after stopping this medicine. If you get pregnant while taking Droxia (hydroxyurea capsules 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg) or within 6 months after your last dose, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Droxia) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking Droxia as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Take this medicine at the same time of day. Take with or without food. Do not open the capsules. Wash your hands before and after use. You will need to take special care when handling Droxia. Check with the doctor or pharmacist to see how to handle this medicine. Wear gloves when touching Droxia. If the capsule is opened or broken, do not touch the contents. If the contents are touched or they get in the eyes, wash hands or eyes right away. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop. Seizures. Feeling confused. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Pain when passing urine. Change in color or size of a mole. A skin lump or growth. Feeling very tired or weak. Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there). Swelling in the arms or legs. Change in skin or finger nails. Skin ulcers. What are some other side effects of Droxia? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hair loss. Upset stomach or throwing up. Not hungry. Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). Dizziness. Headache. Mouth irritation. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Droxia? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. You must handle and throw away this medicine the right way. If powder from the capsule is spilled, wipe it up with a damp, throw away towel right away. Throw away the towel in a closed holder, such as a plastic bag. Wash your hands fully. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Droxia, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Droxia. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Droxia. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Droxia (hydroxyurea) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: antimetabolites Consumer resources Droxia Droxia (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Hydrea Professional resources Droxia (FDA) Hydroxyurea (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Anemia, Sickle Cell Solid Tumors} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only D Pregnancy Category Positive evidence of risk N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug 10 + years Approval History FDA approved 1967 Droxia Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Drug Class Antimetabolites Related Drugs Anemia, Sickle Cell vitamin e , hydroxyurea , Hydrea , glutamine , Alpha E , E-400 Clear , Endari , Aquasol E , More... 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