Hydroxyurea Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
drowsiness decreased appetite headache nausea vomiting diarrhea INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
anemia decreased blood platelets x-ray results showing lung tissue changes If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
constipation erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane itching hair loss dry skin a skin rash RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
increased uric acid in the body resulting in kidney disease a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia a toxic effect on the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord inflammation of blood vessels in the skin a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis blockage of normal bile flow decreased kidney function a skin ulcer systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease inflammation of the skin and muscle hallucinations seizures a tonic-clonic seizure abnormal liver function tests basal cell carcinoma of the skin a type of bumpy skin rash called a maculopapular rash pancreatitis skin cancer therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia abnormally large red blood cells called macrocytosis radiation recall syndrome cancer of the squamous cells in the skin tumor lysis syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a type of stomach irritation called gastritis low sperm count absence of menstrual periods thin fragile skin a nail disorder darkening of the skin dizziness chills visible water retention scaling of the skin weight gain difficult or painful urination generalized weakness a feeling of general discomfort called malaise absence of sperm in semen Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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