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Capecitabine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Capecitabine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Capecitabine safe for pregnant women?
Capecitabine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Capecitabine safe during breastfeeding?
Capecitabine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Capecitabine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Capecitabine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Heart?
Side effects of Capecitabine rarely affect the heart.
Capecitabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capecitabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Capecitabine habit forming or addictive?
Capecitabine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Capecitabine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Capecitabine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Capecitabine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Capecitabine
You can take Capecitabine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Capecitabine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Capecitabine with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Capecitabine Sandoz® (capecitabine)