Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 30, 2022.
Pharmacologic Class: Diuretic, Osmotic
Uses for urea
Intra-amniotic urea is given by injection into the uterus to cause abortion. It is to be administered only by or under the immediate care of your doctor.
Before using urea
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For urea, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to urea or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Although there is no specific information comparing use of urea in teenagers with use in other age groups, urea is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in teenagers than it does in adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking urea, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using urea with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Amikacin
- Amikacin Liposome
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Droperidol
- Ephedrine
- Levomethadyl
Using urea with any of the following medicines may cause an increased...
