Hydrosar Benefits & Uses

Hydrosar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Hydrosar 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

Hydrosar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydrosar 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

Hydrosar Related Warnings

Is the use of Hydrosar safe for pregnant women?

Hydrosar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Hydrosar safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Hydrosar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Hydrosar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Hydrosar on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Hydrosar. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Hydrosar on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Hydrosar. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Hydrosar on the Heart?

Hydrosar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hydrosar with Other Drugs

Hydrosar 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

Hydrosar Contraindications

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

Anemia
Neutropenia
Blood Cancer
Kidney Disease
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Hydrosar

Is this Hydrosar habit forming or addictive?

Hydrosar is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Hydrosar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Hydrosar can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Hydrosar only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Hydrosar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Hydrosar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hydrosar

Taking Hydrosar with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydrosar

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hydrosar with alcohol.

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)

Hydrosar 500mg Capsule