CAPLIVE 500MG TAB 1X10 TAB.

About

CAPLIVE 500MG Tablet is used to treat cancers of the breast, colon, and rectum. It may also be prescribed for other conditions, as determined by your doctor. This medication can be used alone or in combination with other drugs as part of a chemotherapy regimen.

CAPLIVE 500MG Tablet should be taken with food, within 30 minutes after a meal. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and frequency based on your specific condition, and the dosage may be adjusted over time. It’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully, as taking the medication incorrectly or in excessive amounts can lead to serious side effects. While it may take weeks or even months to notice the full benefits, do not stop taking it without your doctor’s guidance.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, weakness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The medication may lower your white blood cell count, increasing your risk of infection. Therefore, regular blood tests are necessary to monitor blood cell levels, as well as heart, liver, and uric acid levels.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney conditions or are taking medications for infections. CAPLIVE 500MG can interact with other drugs, so it’s important to inform your doctor about all medications you’re using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Effective contraception should be used by both men and women during treatment to prevent pregnancy.

Uses

• Breast cancer
• Cancer of colon and rectum

Directions for use

This medicine will be administered by your doctor or nurse. Please do not attempt to self-administer it.

Side effects

• Breathlessness
• Low blood platelets
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Edema (swelling)
• Increased bilirubin in the blood
• Dehydration
• Constipation
• Eye irritation
• Nausea
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Hand-foot syndrome
• Abdominal pain

Safety Measures

Alcohol -  The safety of consuming alcohol while taking CAPLIVE 500MG Tablet is not known. Please consult your doctor for advice.
Pregnancy - CAPLIVE 500mg Tablet is not considered safe to use during pregnancy, as there is clear evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, in certain life-threatening situations, your doctor may prescribe it if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor for guidance.
Breastfeeding - CAPLIVE 500mg Tablet is not safe to use while breastfeeding, as available data indicates it may be harmful or toxic to the baby.
Liver - CAPLIVE 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, and dose adjustments may be necessary. Please consult your doctor for appropriate guidance.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease.
Kidney - CAPLIVE 500mg Tablet should be used cautiously in patients with kidney disease, as dose adjustments may be required. Please consult your doctor for proper guidance.This medication is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment.

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