Cytodrox 500 Mg Cap

CIPLA ONCO CARE

PACKING : 1X10

GENERIC NAME : HYDROXYUREA CAP

What is Cytodrox 500mg ?

Cytodrox 500Mg Capsule is an oral medicene that is prescribed to patients suffering from chronic myelogenous leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, sickle-cell disease, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and polycythemia vera. Cytodrox 500Mg Capsule slows down the growth of cancer cells in the body and can reduce the need for blood tranfusion. It comes as a capsule that is usually taken once in a day. But talk to your doctor regarding the right dosage for you.

Common side effects of Cytodrox 500Mg Capsule drug are fever, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, bone marrow suppression, psychiatric problems. Contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, joint pain, seizures, tarry stools, sores in the mouth or unusual bleeding.

Do not use this medicine if; you are allergic to any of its ingredients; have a prescription for didanosine or stavudine; have severe bone marrow depressin; have anemia or count of white blood cells or platelets is low. Also, let your healthcare provider know before prescription if- you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, have a history of allergies to food or medicine, have anemia, kidney or liver problems or if you are a HIV positive patient.

Why is Cytodrox 500Mg prescribed ?

Cytodrox 500Mg is prescribed to give relief from sickle celled anemia.
The objective of treatment in such a disease is to provide relief from pain to the patient, see to it that infections are prevented along with damage to organs and strokes. They also seek to treat anemia and keep in check any complications that might occur.

Relief from pain

If the pain experienced by the patient is mild heating pads and over the counter, prescription medicine is used. When the pain gets severe one may have to be admitted to a medical hospital. Fluids and pain relievers are used as measures to deal with acute pain in the short term.

Drug interactions of Cytodrox 500Mg :

Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Are there any pregnancy warnings?

Cytodrox 500mg capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

Hydrox 500mg capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

Should not drive or operate machinery unless it has been shown not to affect physical or mental ability.

Does this affect kidney function?

Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Does this affect liver function?

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.