Capget Benefits & Uses

Capget is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Capget 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

Capget Related Warnings

Is the use of Capget safe for pregnant women?

Capget shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Capget safe during breastfeeding?

Capget may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Capget on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Capget. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Capget on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Capget. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Capget only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Capget on the Heart?

Capget may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Capget with Other Drugs

Capget 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

Capget Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capget 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 Capget

Is this Capget habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Capget is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Capget. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Capget only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Capget in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Capget Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Capget

Taking Capget with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Capget

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Capget 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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