Sickle Cell Disease Advocates of Minnesota

Hydroxyurea (HU) is an anti-neoplastic agent that stimulates increased synthesis of fetal hemoglobin (Hb-F).  Hydroxyurea  is the generic drug name for this medication.  Droxia ™ and Hydrea™ are common brand names of hydroxyurea.  It was originally available in a pink and purple oval capsule ...

September 10, 2005 Dear Emergency Department Physician Director, Treatment of Minnesota patients with sickle cell disease has been refined in recent years, resulting in improved patient outcomes and fewer emergency room visits. However, because ...