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DRUG:

hydroxyurea

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Other names: WR 83799, NSC-32065, SQ-1089
Company:
Generic mfg.
Drug class:
DNA synthesis inhibitor, Ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor
Related drugs:
4d
Case Report: Chronic myeloid leukemia in a 13-year-old-a rare pediatric case of extreme hyperleukocytosis in chronic phase. (PubMed, Front Med (Lausanne))
The initial treatment approach emphasized cytoreduction therapy with hydroxyurea, intravenous fluid administration, and preventive medication with allopurinol to protect against the risk of tumor lysis syndrome. After the patient became stabilized, imatinib, a first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitor, was started...As highlighted by this case, the importance of prompt diagnosis, the initiation of cytoreduction therapy, and the use of molecular therapy in treating CML in children cannot be neglected. CML in children is an uncommon but curable form of leukemia.
Journal
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ABL1 (ABL proto-oncogene 1)
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BCR-ABL1 fusion
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imatinib • hydroxyurea
4d
Pernicious Anemia Resulting in Intramedullary Hemolysis, Masking Underlying Polycythemia Vera and Mild Alpha-Thalassemia-A Case Report. (PubMed, Case Rep Hematol)
The patient was treated with phlebotomy, low-dose aspirin, and hydroxyurea, alongside continued vitamin B12 replacement. Close follow-up after hematologic recovery is essential to avoid delayed diagnosis of coexisting hematologic malignancies and disorders. This case presents a combination of complex and extremely rare hematological scenarios, where various hematological disorders exert conflicting influences on red blood cell indices, making diagnosis challenging.
Journal
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JAK2 (Janus kinase 2)
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hydroxyurea • aspirin
8d
Polycythemia vera and metabolic syndrome: is the relationship between the two diseases more than we think? (PubMed, Expert Rev Hematol)
No significant differences in TAS or TOS were observed between ELN (European LeukemiaNet) high-risk and low-risk patients, nor between those receiving hydroxyurea, aspirin, metformin, or ACE (angiotensin convertase enzyme) inhibitors and untreated patients (p > 0.05). Our findings demonstrate that oxidative stress is markedly elevated in patients with concomitant PV and MS, supporting a pathophysiological link between the two conditions. These results underscore the importance of considering oxidative stress in the clinical evaluation of PV patients with metabolic syndrome.
Journal
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JAK2 (Janus kinase 2)
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metformin • hydroxyurea • aspirin
11d
A Rare Case of Cutaneous Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. (PubMed, J Cutan Pathol)
Initial treatment included hydroxyurea and dasatinib; however, after chronic-phase CML was confirmed, therapy was transitioned to imatinib, resulting in resolution of B symptoms, normalization of WBC counts, and reduced leg swelling. This case underscores the importance of distinguishing CEH from aggressive disease states, such as blast-phase CML or myeloid sarcoma, through comprehensive histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis.
Journal
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ABL1 (ABL proto-oncogene 1)
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ABL1 fusion
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dasatinib • imatinib • hydroxyurea
13d
A Phase 1 Study of OTS-412 (Recombinant Oncolytic Vaccinia Virus) in Treatment-refractory Solid Tumor Patients (South Korea) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=27, Recruiting, Bionoxx Inc. | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting | Initiation date: Nov 2025 --> Mar 2026
Enrollment open • Trial initiation date • IO biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • MSI (Microsatellite instability)
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Tecentriq (atezolizumab) • hydroxyurea
13d
A paradigm shift in the treatment of patients with polycythemia vera. The initial early use of recombinant interferon-alpha. (PubMed, Leukemia)
The PROUD-CONTI study showed the superiority of rIFNα compared to hydroxyurea (HU), which led to the European Medicines Agency approval in 2019 of ropeginterferon alpha-2b ("ropegIFN") for ELN-defined high-risk PV patients. Moreover, as PV progresses, the development of myelofibrosis is the leading cause of morbidity, perhaps abetted by PHLEB-O. Here, we review recent progress in the treatment of PV with rIFNα and discuss our rationales and perspectives for, and the endorsement of the initial treatment with rIFNα of both low and high-risk PV patients, unless a contraindication exists to its use.
Review • Journal • JAK2V617F
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IFNA1 (Interferon Alpha 1)
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hydroxyurea • Besremi (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft)
14d
Using targeted therapy to promote a pro-inflammatory tumour microenvironment and anti-tumour immune response in high grade serous ovarian cancer. (PubMed, Br J Cancer)
CHK1i+LDHU is a promising therapy for chemotherapy-resistant HGSOC, combining direct cytotoxic effects with reprogramming the TIME to reduce immunosuppression and activate a CD8+ T cell-dependent anti-tumour response.
Journal • BRCA Biomarker
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BRCA2 (Breast cancer 2, early onset) • HRD (Homologous Recombination Deficiency) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CHEK1 (Checkpoint kinase 1)
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BRCA2 mutation
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hydroxyurea
15d
Trial initiation date • IO biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • MSI (Microsatellite instability)
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Tecentriq (atezolizumab) • hydroxyurea
15d
Blinatumomab and Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in People With Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=17, Active, not recruiting, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Trial completion date: Mar 2026 --> Mar 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2026 --> Mar 2027
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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BCR-ABL1 fusion
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dasatinib • Blincyto (blinatumomab) • dexamethasone • hydroxyurea
19d
New P2 trial
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IDH1 (Isocitrate dehydrogenase (NADP(+)) 1)
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IDH1 R132
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cytarabine • Tibsovo (ivosidenib) • Inqovi (decitabine/cedazuridine) • hydroxyurea
21d
Ruxolitinib reverses systemic vasculitis driven by JAK2 V617F-mutated essential thrombocythemia: a case report. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
Treatment with hydroxycarbamide and ruxolitinib resulted in decreased platelet counts and improved vasculitis, with no subsequent recurrence of cardiovascular events. This rare case shows that ruxolitinib can be effective in treating vasculitis complications in patients with JAK2 mutation-positive ET.
Journal
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JAK2 (Janus kinase 2)
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Jakafi (ruxolitinib) • hydroxyurea
21d
Multiple cerebral infarctions associated with left vertebral artery dissection in a patient with polycythemia vera (PubMed, Rinsho Ketsueki)
The patient received cytoreductive therapy with hydroxycarbamide, combined with dual antiplatelet therapy...Recently, JAK2 V617F mutation in vascular endothelial cells of patients with MPN has been documented, suggesting a potential association between MPN and arterial dissection or dissecting aneurysm. Although rare, such vascular complications can be life-threatening and should be recognized as clinically significant.
Journal
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JAK2 (Janus kinase 2)
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hydroxyurea