Hydroxyurea: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Hydroxyurea. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Hydroxyurea capsules are indicated for the treatment of: • Resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. • Locally advanced squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (excluding the lip) in combination with chemoradiation.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set e76fd60e…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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