Hydroxyurea for the treatment of sickle cell disease: efficacy, barriers, toxicity, and management in children.

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Journal Article (Review)

Hydroxyurea is the only approved medication in the United States for the treatment of sickle cell anemia (HbSS) and is widely used in children despite an indication limited to adults. We review the evidence of efficacy and safety in children with reference to pivotal adult studies. This evidence and expert opinion form the basis for recommended guidelines for the use of hydroxyurea in children including indications, dosing, therapeutic and safety monitoring, and interventions to improve adherence. However, there are substantial gaps in our knowledge to be addressed by on-going and planned studies in children.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Strouse, JJ; Heeney, MM

Published Date

  • August 2012

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 59 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 365 - 371

PubMed ID

  • 22517797

Pubmed Central ID

  • 22517797

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1545-5017

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1545-5009

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1002/pbc.24178

Language

  • eng