The price of hydroxyurea ranges from $50 to $150 per box, and should be used under the guidance of a doctor, pay attention to the contraindications of the drug and the occurrence of adverse reactions.
Hydroxyurea is a nucleoside diphosphate reductase inhibitor, can selectively inhibit DNA synthesis and damage DNA, commonly used dosage form of tablets, capsules, clinically commonly used in the treatment of chronic granulocytic leukemia, as well as true erythrocytosis, multiple myeloma, in addition to melanoma, renal carcinoma, squamous carcinoma of the head and neck, recurrent metastatic ovarian cancer, etc. Also has a certain efficacy.
The drug is contraindicated in people with chickenpox, shingles, various serious infections. Bone marrow suppression (leukopenia and thrombocytopenia), gastrointestinal reactions (nausea, vomiting), testicular atrophy, teratogenesis, central nervous system symptoms, alopecia/drug-induced fever, and cutaneous vascular toxicity (vascular ulcers and avascular necrosis) may occur with the use of the drug.
At present, the drug is affected by the drug dosage form, packaging, specifications, manufacturers, distributors and other factors, the price fluctuates, generally ranging from 50 to 150 yuan / box. Specific medication should be administered under the guidance of a specialist.