Summary of the Evidence
A comprehensive systematic review was conducted evaluating the efficacy, effectiveness, harms, and barriers associated with using hydroxyurea in SCD. Three randomized trials and 54 observational…
A comprehensive systematic review was conducted evaluating the efficacy, effectiveness, harms, and barriers associated with using hydroxyurea in SCD. Three randomized trials and 54 observational…
Recommendations Educate all patients with SCA and their family members about hydroxyurea therapy. (See consensus treatment protocol on page 145). (Consensus-Panel Expertise) In adults with…
The following laboratory tests are recommended before starting hydroxyurea: Complete blood count (CBC) with white blood cell (WBC) differential, reticulocyte count, platelet count,and RBC MCV…
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