Hydrozest 500 Capsule

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MRP: ₹ 104
Packing: 10.0 capsules in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Hydroxyurea (500mg)
Brand: Oncozest
Uses: Head and neck cancer,Sickle cell anemia

Description

Hydrozest 500 Capsule is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancer and to prevent painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia
It may be also used to treat some other conditions
It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
Hydrozest 500 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits
Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hematological disorders, gastrointestinal symptoms, eating disorders, and weight loss
This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Hydrozest 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hydrozest 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Hydrozest 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hydrozest 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Hydrozest 500 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Hydrozest 500 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Hydrozest 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hydrozest 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Anticancer-others
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Anti Metabolites, {Urea}