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URO-Z 500mg Capsule 10x10s

Hydroxyurea:500mg | Cytotoxic (anti-neoplastic) drugs

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Manufactured / Marketed By : Z-Jans Product Form : CapsulePack Size : 10x10sIngredients : Hydroxyurea:500mgGeneric Category : Cytotoxic (anti-neoplastic) drugs

How it works

URO-Z 500mg Capsule 10x10s treats cancer by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for URO-Z 500mg Capsule 10x10s

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Chills and fever
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Hair loss
  • Lower back or side pain

Uses of URO-Z 500mg Capsule 10x10s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

    This medicine is used for the treatment of Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), which is a type of cancer that affects blood cells and bone marrow.

  • Head and Neck Cancer

    This medicine is used for the treatment of cancers that affects the head and neck.

  • Cervical cancer

    This medicine is used for the treatment of cancers that affects the cervix.

  • Sickle cell anemia

    This medicine is used for reducing the pain crisis in sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease that affects the red blood cells.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-4 hours of administration of dose.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to URO-Z 500mg Capsule 10x10s , or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of birth defects.

  • Bone marrow suppression

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition

General Warnings
  • Bonemarrow suppression

    This medicine causes may cause bone marrow suppression which in turn lowers the white blood cell count (neutrophils) and platelets. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. The baseline of the blood cell count should be obtained before initiation of the treatment. Do not start the treatment if the counts are lower than the reference range.

  • Secondary Malignancies

    This medicine is known to cause secondary cancers especially leukemia and skin cancers. Close monitoring of signs and symptoms is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if malignancy develops. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

  • Vascular toxicities

    This medicine is known to cause blood vessel toxicities like vasculitic ulcerations and gangrene, especially in patients who are on interferon therapy. Close monitoring of signs and symptoms is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if any vascular toxicities develop.

  • Antiretroviral therapy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in combination with antiretroviral agents for HIV disease and it may cause treatment failure and toxicities (in some cases fatal) in HIV patients.

  • Use of contraceptives

    The use of this medicine by either of the parents may cause serious birth defects. So, patients (both men and women) who are taking this medicine should use birth control methods for 6-12 months post-therapy with this medicine to avoid pregnancy.

  • Driving or Operating machinery

    Use of this medicine may cause dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience dizziness during the treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Live attenuated vaccines and related products severe
  • Etanercept severe
  • Didanosine severe
  • Adalimumab severe
  • Clozapine severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring to safely use this medicine. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with neurological disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring for any change in mood or behavior is required while using this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as advised by the doctor. It should be given in multiple cycles along with other chemotherapy agents. It is important to receive every scheduled dose. The blood cells count and kidney function should be assessed before starting the treatment. Any signs and symptoms of heart and lung dysfunction should be reported to the doctor on priority.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver URO-Z 500mg Capsule 10x10s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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