Hydroxyurea is increased by what dosage until the maximum of 35 mg/kg is reached?
A) 5 mg/kg every 4 weeks
B) 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks
C) 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks
D) 15 mg/kg every 15 weeks

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The patient is usually started at a dose of 15 mg/kg by mouth once a day.The dose is increased by 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks until 35 mg/kg is reached as long as the patient's blood count remains within an acceptable range.

Hydroxyurea Is Increased by What Dosage Until the Maximum of 35