Capad Benefits & Uses

Capad is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Capad Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Capad Related Warnings

Is the use of Capad safe for pregnant women?

Capad has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Capad without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Capad safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Capad may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Capad should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Capad on the Kidneys?

Capad may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Capad on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Capad. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Capad on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Capad on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Capad with Other Drugs

Capad should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Candesartan

Lansoprazole

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Capad Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capad unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Heart Disease
Dehydration
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Infections
Skin Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Capad

Is this Capad habit forming or addictive?

Capad is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Capad as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Capad is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Capad is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Capad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Capad

You can take Capad with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Capad

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Capad with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 272-273

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xeloda® (capecitabine)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Capecitabine Sandoz® (capecitabine)

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