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Hydroxyurea is a antineoplastic. It stops a step in DNA synthesis and is used as treatment of leukemia, carcinomas, melanoma, and sickle cell crisis.
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Can you drink alcohol while taking hydroxyurea?
can you drink alcohol while taking hydroxyurea ?
Is hydroxyurea available on the Ugandan market?
yes
What does 5-fluorouracil mean?
5-FU
Why were there small amounts of hydroxyurea found in blood?
beecaaause idknoow hahaa :b
When can I donate blood after taking fluorouracil?
can i give blood after taking efudex
What has the author Thelma Ward written?
Thelma Ward has written: 'The loading of 5' fluorouracil into bovine erythrocytis'
Why is 5-Fluorouracil more stable than uracil?
5-fluorouracil is more stable than uracil as it has a C-F bond while uracil has a C-H bond. The C-F bond is more stable as F is very electronegative so the bond is stronger.
How may priapism be prevented?
An antineoplastic drug (hydroxyurea) may prevent future episodes of priapism for patients with sickle cell disease.
What are Antimetabolites?
Antimetabolites interfere with the production of DNA and keep cells from growing and multiplying. An example of an antimetabolite is 5-fluorouracil (5-FU).
What has the author Enrico J Wensing written?
Enrico J. Wensing has written: 'Ribonucleotide reductase and ornithine decarboxylase mRNA expression in hydroxyurea resistant and cell cycle synchronized mammalian cells'
What are some common anti metabolites?
The main representatives of these drugs are: pyrimidine analogues: 5-fluorouracil purine analogues: 6-Mercaptopurine (See the related link) antifolates: Methotrexate
What are difficulties for parents with children that have sickle cell anemia?
There will be many hospital trips and you just have to watch your child suffer and cant to anything about it. Treatments like Hydroxyurea are very helpful and reduce pains in the child's chest.
