Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Hydrosar 500 mg Capsule is a prescription anticancer and hematology medicine used to treat certain blood disorders and cancers.
Contains Hydroxyurea 500 mg, an antimetabolite that helps slow the growth of abnormal cells.
Commonly prescribed for sickle cell disease, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), and head and neck cancers.

🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
Management of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Helps reduce the frequency of painful sickle cell crises
Supports blood cell regulation in specific hematological disorders

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Hydroxyurea 500 mg
Belongs to the Antimetabolite / Antineoplastic class
Available in oral capsule form

🔹 How It Works
Inhibits DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cells, helping slow cancer cell growth.
In sickle cell disease, it increases fetal hemoglobin (HbF) levels, which helps red blood cells maintain a healthier shape and improves blood flow.

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps reduce painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia
Supports management of certain blood cancers
May reduce the need for blood transfusions in some patients
Helps improve quality of life in long-term hematological care
Widely used in hydroxyurea therapy under specialist supervision

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
May be taken with or without food.
Drink plenty of fluids during treatment.
Regular blood tests and medical monitoring are required.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea or constipation
Fatigue
Hair loss
Low blood cell counts
Mouth sores

🔹 Precautions
Use only under strict medical supervision.
Regular monitoring of blood counts is essential.
Inform your doctor about liver, kidney, or bone marrow disorders.
Avoid use during pregnancy unless specifically advised.
Do not receive live vaccines without medical approval.