Clinical Outcome and Laboratory Parameters in Sickle Cell Anemia Patients of Pediatric Age Group Post Hydroxyurea Therapy
Nihar Gupta, Kishore Hiwale, Sunita Vagha, Arvind Bhake, Sukanya Pawar
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 65–70 · Published 29 Dec 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35215Abstract
Background: Homozygous condition in Sickle cell disease (SCD) is called as sickle cell anemia(SCA). In sickle cell anemia patients clinically presents as hemolytic anemia, vaso-occlusive events, along with organ dysfunction and acute chest syndrome. Recently Hydroxyurea has shown promising results in treatment of sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea is the only approved drug by FDA which has shown disease modifying results. Aim: To determine the clinical outcome and laboratory parameters in SCA patients of pediatric age group post-hydroxyurea therapy. Methods: A total of 30 patients who were diagnosed as Sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients in Sickle cell anemia OPD of Pediatric department were included in the study. Results: Hydroxyurea therapy is expected to increase HbF% levels and improve the clinical outcome and laboratory parameters in sickle cell anemia patients of pediatric age group.
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