Use of hydroxyurea in children ages 2 to 5 years with sickle cell disease

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作者
Hoppe, C [1 ]
Vichinsky, E [1 ]
Quirolo, K [1 ]
Van Warmerdam, J [1 ]
Allen, K [1 ]
Styles, L [1 ]
机构
[1] Childrens Hosp, Dept Hematol Oncol, Oakland, CA 94609 USA
关键词
pediatric; sickle cell anemia; therapy;
D O I
10.1097/00043426-200007000-00009
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
The efficacy and side effects of hydroxyurea in young children with sickle cell disease are unknown. The authors followed-up eight young children (mean age 3.7 years) during therapy with hydroxyurea for an average of 137 weeks. Total and fetal hemoglobin levels rose with hydroxyurea therapy. Hospital admission rates and total hospital days decreased during hydroxyurea therapy. No unexpected toxicity occurred, and growth and development were unaffected. This pilot study suggests that hydroxyurea is safe and effective in young children with sickle cell disease.
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页数:5
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