Hydoc Benefits & Uses

Hydoc is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Hydoc Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sickle Cell Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increased up to 5 mg/kg after 12 weeks of treatment

Hydoc Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydoc is used -

Severe

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Nausea or vomiting
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Infection
Weight gain

Common

Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Cough
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Pain with urination

Hydoc Related Warnings

Is the use of Hydoc safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Hydoc safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Hydoc on the Kidneys?

Moderate
What is the effect of Hydoc on the Liver?

Moderate
What is the effect of Hydoc on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hydoc with Other Drugs

Hydoc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Adalimumab

Etanercept

Moderate

Digoxin

Ganciclovir

Interferon Alpha 2B

Hydoc Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydoc unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Neutropenia
Blood Cancer
Kidney Disease
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Hydoc

Is this Hydoc habit forming or addictive?

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No

Hydoc Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hydoc

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydoc

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 868

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hydrea (hydroxyurea)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Droxia® (hydroxyurea)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Siklos (hydroxyurea)

Hydoc 500mg Capsule