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Hydroxyurea FDA approved for the reduction in frequency of painful crises and blood transfusions in paediatric sickle cell anemia patients

By: News Feed | Last updated: 21st December 2017 | In: US FDA Onc\Haem Approvals

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AddMedica, blood transfusion, FDA, hydroxyurea, paediatric, painful crises, sickle cell anaemia, Siklos

On 21 December the FDA granted regular approval to hydroxyurea (Siklos®, Addmedica) for the reduction in frequency of painful crises and the need for blood transfusions in paediatric sickle cell anaemia patients ≥2 years of age with recurrent moderate to severe painful crises.

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