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Abstract
The evolution of hydroxyurea as a chemotherapeutic agent has been unique. Hydroxyurea inhibits synthesis of DNA, has antitumor activity, and is myelosuppressive. It has attained a significant role in the management of chronic myelogenous leukemia. A nonrandomized comparison of busulfan and hydroxyurea concluded that hydroxyurea was the preferable agent in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia and was associated with less life-threatening toxicity. Because of its systemic effects, hydroxyurea is also used in the treatment of polycythemia and psoriasis.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1641653
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Oncol ISSN: 0093-7754 Impact factor: 4.929