Capecitabine



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  • Contains / Salt: Capecitabine


Capecitabine Information



Capecitabine Benefits & Uses

Capecitabine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Capecitabine 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


Capecitabine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Capecitabine is used -

Moderate

Mild

Capecitabine Related Warnings

  • 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.

    Severe
  • 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.

    Severe
  • 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.

    Moderate
  • 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Heart?


    Side effects of Capecitabine rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Capecitabine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Capecitabine Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Capecitabine

  • Is this Capecitabine habit forming or addictive?


    Capecitabine is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • 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.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Capecitabine only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Capecitabine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Capecitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Capecitabine


    You can take Capecitabine with food.

    Safe
  • 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.

    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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 864

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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