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.
ANAGRELIDE treats thrombocythemia, a condition in which your body makes too many platelets. It works by decreasing the amount of platelets your body makes. This lowers the risk of a blood clot. It belongs to a group of medications called antiplatelets.
ANAGRELIDE treats thrombocythemia, a condition in which your body makes too many platelets. It works by decreasing the amount of platelets your body makes. This lowers the risk of a blood clot. It belongs to a group of medications called antiplatelets.
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