Hydroxyurea Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
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1 Hydroxyurea Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease Before hydroxyurea After hydroxyurea
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3 Hydroxyurea Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease 1 This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician. Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment by providing information and education. Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician. For more general information on sickle cell disease, please visit our Web site at Copyright 2008 St. Jude Children s Research Hospital This booklet was produced by St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, Departments of Hematology, Patient Education, and Biomedical Communications. Funds were provided by St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, ALSAC, and a grant from the Plough Foundation
4 What is hydroxyurea? Hydroxyurea is a medicine that can help children and adults with sickle cell disease. Research studies show that hydroxyurea lowers the following: The numbers of acute chest syndrome (pneumonia) events The number of pain crises The need for blood transfusions The number of trips to the hospital 2 Hydroxyurea also might prevent damage to the spleen, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Hydroxyurea is given by mouth one (1) time each day. It comes in liquid or capsule form. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it for the treatment of adults with severe sickle cell disease. St. Jude Children s Research Hospital and other medical centers have carried out research studies that demonstrated the safety of hydroxyurea therapy for young children and infants with sickle cell disease.
5 Which children should take hydroxyurea? We consider hydroxyurea for children with sickle cell disease who have had: Many painful events, Several cases of acute chest syndrome (pneumonia), Severe anemia, or Other special problems with their internal organs. 3
6 How does hydroxyurea work? Red blood cells contain hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. People with normal hemoglobin have mostly Hemoglobin A in their red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have mostly sickle or Hemoglobin S (Hb S) in their red blood cells. Hb S is an abnormal type of hemoglobin. In people with sickle cell disease, Hb S causes the red blood cells to change from a round shape to a sickle or banana shape. Also, Hb S causes the red blood cells to become rigid and sticky. This leads to blockage of blood flow to important body organs, muscles, and tissues. 4 Normal red blood cell Sickle-shaped red blood cell
7 Hydroxyurea treatment helps the red blood cells stay round and flexible. This lets them travel more easily through tiny blood vessels. In part, this happens because hydroxyurea increases the amount of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) in red blood cells. Newborn babies have Hb F when they are born. Hb F helps protect them from sickle cell complications (health problems) during the first few months of life. With an increased amount of Hb F, red blood cells are less likely to change into the sickle or banana shape. In most people, the amount of Hb F decreases after the first few months of life. Some people have more Hb F than others. People with sickle cell disease who have higher levels of Hb F usually have fewer complications of the disease. 5 Blood cells before taking hydroxyurea Blood cells after taking hydroxyurea Is hydroxyurea a cure for sickle cell disease? No. Hydroxyurea does not cure sickle cell disease. Hydroxyurea can greatly reduce some of the complications of the disease. It does not work if it is not taken as instructed. Usually, it takes several months before you will see results or get any benefit from the medicine. It takes that long to reach the right dose of hydroxyurea. It is important to remember that hydroxyurea must be taken every day for it to work well.
8 Is hydroxyurea safe? Hydroxyurea was first used as a treatment for cancer. It is a powerful medicine. But hydroxyurea is given at a much lower dose to children with sickle cell disease. No serious side effects have been seen in children with sickle cell disease. The dose used in the treatment of sickle cell disease does not cause the usual side effects seen with cancer treatment. It does not cause hair loss, vomiting, weakness, or loss of appetite. Many children with sickle cell disease have taken hydroxyurea for several years without problems. Hydroxyurea is very safe when given by medical specialists experienced in caring for patients with sickle cell disease. 6 In children with sickle cell disease it takes several months to reach the full dose of hydroxyurea. At full dose, the medicine should slightly reduce the number of blood cells in the body. One type of blood cell that can be reduced is a white blood cell called a neutrophil. Neutrophils help fight infection in the body. For this reason, monthly blood tests are needed to check the blood counts. If the white blood cells are low, the dose of hydroxyurea will be decreased. The side effects of taking hydroxyurea for a long time are not completely known. In the past, there has been concern about a possible cancer risk while taking hydroxyurea. But, an increased risk of cancer has not been found in children and adults with sickle cell disease. Some of these patients have been treated with hydroxyurea for as long as 15 years. The risk of cancer appears to be no different for people who have sickle cell disease and are taking hydroxyurea than for those who are not taking hydroxyurea.
9 What tests are done to monitor hydroxyurea treatment? Patients taking hydroxyurea usually have physical exams and have their blood counts checked every month. They will be seen more often if needed. If your child is part of a research study, then more tests may be performed. These tests help to determine the long-term risks and benefits of hydroxyurea for people with sickle cell disease. Areas of the body tested can include the blood, brain, kidneys, heart, and other internal organs. Is hydroxyurea the only treatment for sickle cell disease? 7 Hydroxyurea is only one (1) choice of treatment at this time. Red blood cell transfusions are another treatment choice. Transfusions have been used for many years to treat stroke and problems with the brain in people with sickle cell disease. Another treatment choice is stem cell transplant (sometimes called bone marrow transplant). This is the only cure for sickle cell disease. Stem cell transplants replace the patient s bone marrow with normal bone marrow. This causes the body to make mostly Hemoglobin A instead of abnormal Hb S. But transplants require a matched donor and can sometimes cause severe side effects, including occasional severe illness or death.
10 How do I get more details about hydroxyurea? The Department of Hematology has been caring for children with sickle cell disease using hydroxyurea for more than 15 years. Our doctors and other staff members are experts in this area. We want families and patients to discuss different treatments and to ask questions. To learn more, please discuss the use of hydroxyurea with a St. Jude staff member or your nurse case manager. 8
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