Which of the following drugs is useful for treatment of advanced prostrate cancer: (A) Hydroxyurea, (B) Cisplatin, (C) Paclitaxel, (D) Carboplatin
Answer is A. Refer Harrinson 17th 638 The most significant advance in the therapy of sickle cell anemia has been the introduction of hydroxyurea as a mainstay of therapy for patients with severe symptoms Hydroxyurea (10-30 mg/kg per day) increases fetal hemoglobin and may also exe beneficial affects on RBC hydration, vascular wall adherence and suppression of the granulocyte and reticulocyte counts