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Durea 500mg 10 Capsule,Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Specification
Physical Form: Capsule, Quantity: 10/Strip, Storage: Room Temperature(10-30°C)
Price
$1-5
Composition
Hydroxyurea (500mg)
Use
Sickle cell anemia
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Indication
Durea 500 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of sickle cell anemia.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Durea are Low blood platelets, Vomiting, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Increased bleeding tendency, Diarrhoea, Stomach upset.
Mechanism Of Action
In cancer, Durea 500 mg Capsule works by blocking an enzyme (ribonucleotide reductase) which is required for synthesis of DNA. This prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying. In sickle cell disease, it works by increasing fetal haemoglobin (HbF) levels in red blood cells (RBCs). This helps the RBCs assume a normal shape, improves blood flow and protects against complications such as painful sickle cell episodes.
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