Sickle Cell Disease Medications

HYDROXYUREA prevents the symptoms of sickle cell disease, such as pain crises and acute chest syndrome. It may also reduce the need for blood transfusions. It works by keeping red blood cells round and flexible, which prevents blood cells from clumping together. This also increases blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to your tissues. It can also be used to treat some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Siklos (hydroxyurea) is an expensive drug used to treat painful crises of sickle cell anemia. It is less popular than comparable drugs and is currently only available as a brand drug. Siklos is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

Xromi is only available as a brand name drug.

Droxia (hydroxyurea) is a moderately priced drug used to treat painful crises of sickle cell anemia. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs and is currently only available as a brand drug. Droxia is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

VOXELOTOR treats sickle cell disease. It works by keeping red blood cells round and flexible, which prevents blood cells from clumping together. It also prevents red blood cells from breaking down.

CRIZANLIZUMAB prevents the symptoms of sickle cell disease, such as pain crises and acute chest syndrome. It works by preventing blood cells from clumping together. This increases blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to your tissues. It is a monoclonal antibody.

EXAGAMGLOGENE AUTOTEMCEL treats sickle cell disease. It may also be used to treat beta thalassemia. It works by helping your body make healthy red blood cells. These cells do not sickle. This can reduce symptoms of sickle cell disease, such as pain crises. Healthy red blood cells also reduce the need for blood transfusions in people with beta thalassemia.

L-GLUTAMINE prevents the symptoms of sickle cell disease, such as pain crises and acute chest syndrome. It works by protecting your red blood cells from injury and improving blood flow.