Hydrea generic name?

What is Hydrea’s generic name?

Hydrea is the brand name for hydroxyurea, a chemotherapy and sickle cell medicine [1].

How is Hydrea usually spelled on prescriptions?

On prescriptions and medication lists, it’s typically listed as hydroxyurea (not “Hydrea”) [1].

What is hydroxyurea used for?

Hydroxyurea is used for conditions including certain cancers and sickle cell disease [1].

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/brand-name/hydrea.html