Durea
Durea Products are primarily used for
About Durea Products
Uses of Durea Products
Hydroxyurea is used in the treatment of sickle cell anemia and head and neck cancer.
Durea Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Durea are Increased bleeding tendency, Loss of appetite, Low blood platelets, Nausea1a, Upset stomach, Vomiting.
How Durea Products work
In cancer, Hydroxyurea works by blocking an enzyme (ribonucleotide reductase) which is required for synthesis of DNA. This prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying. In sickle cell disease, it works by increasing fetal haemoglobin (HbF) levels in red blood cells (RBCs). This helps the RBCs assume a normal shape, improves blood flow and protects against complications such as painful sickle cell episodes.