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.

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.

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 part of the Antimetabolites class and treats Sickle Cell Disease. Antimetabolites are used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, skin cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis. They can also be used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant, and reduce the number of blood transfusions for people with sickle cell disaease. They work by slowing down cancer cell growth, reducing the need for blood transfusions, and protecting organs from immune system attacks. Xromi is only available as a brand name drug.

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.

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.

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.

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.