Leukocel – Hydroxyurea 500mg Tablet

International Name :

Leukocel 500mg Tablet

Active Ingredient :

Hydroxyurea

Manufacturer :

Celon Laboratories Ltd

Form :

Tablet

Packing :

10 Tablets

Strength :

500mg

Description

Description:

Fedelty Health Care operates companies in Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Oman, Brazil, Lebanon, Chile, Peru, Cuba, and Fiji as Leukocel 500mg Tablet third-party manufacturer, online pharmacy dropshipping, major pharma exporter, and pharmaceutical contract manufacturer. Hospital supply, government supply, named patient supply, cold chain supply, and drop shipment are some of the other services they offer.

Leukocel 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancer and to prevent painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia. It may be also used to treat some other conditions. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Leukocel 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Uses of Leukocel Tablet:

Head and neck cancer.
Sickle cell anemia

Benefits of Leukocel Tablet:

In Head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancer includes cancer of the mouth, nose, sinuses or throat. Leukocel 500mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a disorder of the red blood cells (RBCs) in which they lose their original round shape and flexibility, turn sickle shape and eventually die out. Leukocel 500mg Tablet makes your red blood cells bigger. It helps them stay rounder and more flexible and makes them less likely to turn into a sickle shape. The medicine does this by increasing a special kind of hemoglobin called hemoglobin F. Hemoglobin F is also called fetal hemoglobin because newborn babies have it. This helps to treat this disease and also prevents further complications that may be life-threatening.

Side Effects of Leukocel Tablet:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Leukocel: –

Hematological disorder.
Gastrointestinal disorder.
Eating disorder.
Loss of appetite.

How to use Leukocel Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Leukocel 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Leukocel Tablet works:

In cancer, Leukocel 500mg Tablet 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.

Safety Advice:

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leukocel 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Leukocel 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Leukocel 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Leukocel 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Leukocel 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of the tablet may be needed. Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Leukocel 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of the tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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