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About Capicet 500mg Tablet

CAPECITABINE belongs to a group of medicines known as 'anti-cancer' used to treat breast, colon and stomach cancer. Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading to other areas. This process is known as metastasis.

CAPECITABINE contains Capecitabine, which is an anti-cancer medication and is cytotoxic (causes cell death). When taken, it gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical), which hampers the synthesis of genetic materials (DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interferes with their growth. As a result, cancer cells' growth is slowed down and eventually and they are killed.

Uses of Capicet 500mg Tablet

Breast cancer, Stomach, rectal and Colon Cancer

Medicinal Benefits of Capicet 500mg Tablet

CAPECITABINE belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines containing Capecitabine that is cytotoxic (cause cell death). It is used to treat cancer of the colon, breast and stomach. When taken, it gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical), which hampers the synthesis of genetic materials (DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interferes with their growth. As a result, the growth of cancer cells is slowed down and eventually; they are killed.

Directions for Use

Take a CAPECITABINE tablet within 30 minutes after you take your meal. You are advised to take CAPECITABINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Capicet 500mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Increased risk of infection
• Hair loss
• Diarrhoea
• Decreased blood cells 
• Mouth ulcer
• Blisters on fingers/feet

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking CAPECITABINE, inform your doctor if you have any infection because CAPECITABINE may worsen the infections. If you have any allergy symptoms, talk to your doctor, a metabolic disorder called DPD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase) deficiency, heart problems, one marrow depression, kidney disease, liver disease, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation inform your doctor. Some patients may experience increased sensitivity to light while taking CAPECITABINE, and it is recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant as CAPECITABINE can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this CAPECITABINE should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this CAPECITABINE by either parent may result in congenital disabilities. You should not take this CAPECITABINE during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take CAPECITABINE. Use the CAPECITABINE with caution in elderly patients. If you have had leukaemia (blood cancer) and are in remission, do not take live vaccines 3 months after your last chemotherapy. You and your surrounding people, such as family members should not take the polio vaccine. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) in contact with CAPECITABINE catches fire and burns easily. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CAPECITABINE interacts with other anti-cancer medicines (folinic acid, oxaliplatin, bevacizumab, cisplatin, irinotecan), antibiotic (metronidazole), medicines used to reduce the harmful effects of anti-cancer medicines (calcium leucovorin), a medicine used to treat gout (allopurinol), a medicine used to treat stomach ulcers (cimetidine), blood thinner (warfarin, coumarin), antivirals (brivudine, sorivudine), and anti-epilepsy medicine (phenytoin).