Hydrea (generic name: hydroxyurea; brand names include: Cytodrox) is an antineoplastic drug.

Hydrea is used in the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders, including:

melanoma
resistant chronic myelocytic leukemia
recurrent, meta-static, or inoperable carcinoma of the ovary

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Hydrea is usually taken once daily or as directed by your doctor.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Hydrea, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: hydroxycarbamide.