Oxbryta
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Oxbryta is used for the treatment of sickle cell disease.
Oxbryta Overview
Reviewed: April 21, 2020
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Oxbryta is a prescription medication used to treat adults and children over 12 with sickle cell disease.
This medication belongs to a group of drugs called hemoglobin S (HbS) polymerization inhibitors. It works by directly working on hemoglobin S to interfere with the process that causes red blood cells to sickle.
Oxbryta comes in tablet form. It is taken once daily by mouth, with or without food. Do not cut, crush or chew the tablets.
Common side effects include headache, nausea, diarrhea, and rash.