Capecad 500mg Tablet

About

Capecitabine is an oral fluoropyrimidine carbamate that is converted to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in the body. It's a prodrug used in the treatment of various cancers. It works by interfering with DNA and RNA synthesis, thereby inhibiting cell growth and proliferation, particularly in rapidly dividing cancer cells. This targeted action helps to reduce tumor size and prevent the spread of cancer.

It is often used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents or radiation therapy, depending on the specific cancer type and stage. Its oral administration offers convenience for patients compared to intravenous chemotherapy, allowing for home-based treatment under medical supervision. Regular monitoring of blood counts and liver/kidney function is crucial during treatment to manage potential toxicities.

Uses

• Metastatic colorectal cancer
• Adjuvant colorectal cancer
• Metastatic breast cancer
• Advanced gastric cancer

Directions For Use

Take this medicine orally with water, usually within 30 minutes after a meal. Follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and schedule strictly.

Benefits

• Effective against various solid tumors.
• Oral administration offers convenience.
• Can be used in combination therapies.
• Helps to reduce tumor growth.
• May improve disease-free survival.
• Potentially less invasive than IV chemotherapy.

Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia)
• Fatigue
• Stomatitis (mouth sores)
• Abdominal pain
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Hair thinning (alopecia)
• Myelosuppression (low blood counts)
• Skin rash
• Dehydration
• Hyperbilirubinemia

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Avoid alcohol as it may worsen side effects like nausea, vomiting, and liver toxicity.
• Pregnancy - Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential harm to the fetus. Use effective contraception.
• Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for a period after due to potential harm to the infant.
• Liver - Use with caution in patients with liver impairment; dose adjustment may be necessary.
• Kidney - Use with caution in patients with kidney impairment; dose adjustment may be necessary.
• Lung - Use with caution; rare cases of interstitial lung disease have been reported.

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