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hydroxycarbamide
n. hydroxyurea.
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Hydroxycarbamide
Hydroxycarbamide ( INN, BAN) or hydroxyurea ( USAN, AAN) is an antineoplastic drug used in myeloproliferative disorders, specifically polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia. It is also used to reduce the rate of painful attacks in sickle-cell disease and has antiretroviral properties in diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.