Ureax is an antineoplastic medicine that has as active substance Hydroxyurea.
This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of several types of cancer, such as cancer of the head, neck and ovary. Its antineoplastic action is not well understood but is known to interfere with the DNA of cancer cells and prevents their proliferation to other organ of the body.
Indications of Ureax
Head cancer: neck cancer; squamous cell cancer; Ovary cancer; chronic myelocytic leukemia; Myeloma.
Ureax price
The box of 500 mg of Ureax containing 100 tablets costs approximately 176 reais.
Side effects of Ureax
Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; lack of appetite; constipation; anemia; megaloblastosis.
Contraindications of Ureax
Pregnancy risk D; women in the lactation phase; myelosuppression; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Ureax
Oral use
Adults
- Administer 60 to 80 mg per kg of body weight in a single dose every 3 days, or 20 to 30 mg per kg of body weight per day for at least 6 weeks.
