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ANI:
Dear Andy
I am very curious on this Hydroxyurea . If the medicine is so effective, why it is not mandated by CAF or other renowned doctors. Many Doctors treatng Thalk major syas that Hydroxyurea is only good for Thal Intermedia. is that correct?
Rgds

Andy Battaglia:
The patients in the quoted study were all thal majors. Most studies have been done in nations like Algeria and Iran, as they look for lower cost methods of treating thalassemia. Large drug companies are not interested in low cost treatments, so that may be one reason that this drug is not promoted more.

surendra:
To,
Sys
my daughter is 27 mnths of age & yet to start hydroxyurea .we've not carried out any DNA studies kindly tell what benefits/outcome we are go'g to get with this.

surendra:
doctor has advised 500 mg hydroxyurea to my daughter whose weight is 12 kg with 27 months age
is it advisable ??? since we've to start the dose.

Andy Battaglia:
The normal dose of hydroxyurea used for thalassemia is 15-20 mg/kg. Talk to your doctor about this dose. He may be recommending a dose that is prescribed for uses other than with thal.

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