Results:
One hundred fourteen patients attended the camp. There were 68 males and
46 female patients with a median age group of 19 years (2-70 years). HU
was prescribed on average considering age of the patient and average
weight. 104 children were taking hydroxyurea. Exact dose calculations
were not used. The dose averages between 10 mg/kg to15 mg/kg. As there
was only one formulation available , the required daily dosing was
changed to fixed dose scheduling There was significant change in the
levels of HbF in the patients on hydroxyurea in all age groups using
fixed dose combination.