When a patient’s oral hydroxyurea tablets platelet count drops to 300 x 10^9/L, the drug can be stopped or reduced according to the condition, depending on the individual.
Hydroxyurea Tablet is a chemotherapy drug mainly used to treat chronic granulocytic leukemia, melanoma, kidney cancer, head and neck cancer and other diseases. The use of hydroxyurea tablets may cause adverse reactions such as decreased white blood cells and platelets.
The normal range of platelets is (100~300)×10^9/L. Platelets falling to 300×10^9/L is within the normal range, and hydroxyurea tablets can be used if they are used to treat related diseases, but regular testing is needed, and the medication should be stopped if platelets are <100×10^9/L.
Hydroxyurea tablets should not be used if platelets have decreased but are not an indication for the drug.
In addition to this, the use of the drug may cause gastrointestinal reactions, skin vascular toxic reactions, central nervous system symptoms and other adverse reactions. The drug is contraindicated for people suffering from chickenpox, shingles, various serious infections, pregnant and lactating women. It is recommended to use the drug under medical supervision.