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Hydroxycarbamide

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Hydroxyurea, Hydroxycarbamide

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Linear Formula:
NH2CONHOH
CAS Number:
127-07-1
Molecular Weight:
76.05
Beilstein:
1741548
MDL number:
MFCD00007943
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830855
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

hydroxycarbamide

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC(=O)NO

InChI

1S/CH4N2O2/c2-1(4)3-5/h5H,(H3,2,3,4)

InChI key

VSNHCAURESNICA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... RRM1(6240) , RRM2(6241) , RRM2B(50484)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Hydroxycarbamide EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Anti-neoplastic. Inactivates ribonucleoside reductase by forming a free radical nitroxide that binds a tyrosyl free radical in the active site of the enzyme. This blocks the synthesis of deoxynucleotides, which inhibits DNA synthesis and induces synchronization or cell death in S-phase.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H340,H361

Precautionary Statements

P201 - P308 + P313

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 1B - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Russell E Ware
Blood, 115(26), 5300-5311 (2010-03-13)
Hydroxyurea has many characteristics of an ideal drug for sickle cell anemia (SCA) and provides therapeutic benefit through multiple mechanisms of action. Over the past 25 years, substantial experience has accumulated regarding its safety and efficacy for patients with SCA.
John J Strouse et al.
Pediatric blood & cancer, 59(2), 365-371 (2012-04-21)
Hydroxyurea is the only approved medication in the United States for the treatment of sickle cell anemia (HbSS) and is widely used in children despite an indication limited to adults. We review the evidence of efficacy and safety in children
Jerry L Spivak et al.
Expert review of anticancer therapy, 11(3), 403-414 (2011-03-23)
Hydroxycarbamide is a nonalkylating antiproliferative and antiviral agent that has been used for over 40 years to treat a variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions. Hydroxycarbamide is readily absorbed and widely distributed throughout the body. It acts primarily to inhibit
John J Strouse et al.
Pediatrics, 122(6), 1332-1342 (2008-12-03)
Hydroxyurea is the only approved medication for the treatment of sickle cell disease in adults; there are no approved drugs for children. Our goal was to synthesize the published literature on the efficacy, effectiveness, and toxicity of hydroxyurea in children
A Tefferi et al.
Leukemia, 28(12), 2300-2303 (2014-05-06)
The impact of calreticulin (CALR) mutations on long-term survival in essential thrombocythemia (ET) was examined in 299 patients whose diagnosis predated 2006. Mutational frequencies were 53% for Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), 32% for CALR and 3% for MPL; the remaining
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