• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss
• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dark colouration of urine
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Increased heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Vomiting
• Sore throat
• Trouble in sleeping

DOSAGE

Capegard 500mg tablets is a prescription-based medication that is taken orally twice after a meal.

Missed dose

It is advisable to avoid missing any dose of Capegard 500mg but in case you miss a dose consult your doctor immediately.

Overdose

In case of an overdose of Capegard, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.

• Capegard can cause an allergic reaction in some patients therefore it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies.

• Inform the doctor about all the vitamin supplements, herbal medications, and prescription and non-prescription drugs since Capegard can interact with them. 

• Capegard 500mg can harm the fetus hence it is advisable to avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding during the treatment.

• Inform the doctor if you have dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency before starting the treatment with Capegard

• It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery while taking Capegard tablets.

• Inform the doctor about past medical conditions – kidney, heart, and liver disorders.

Q - What is Capegard?

Ans – Capegard 500mg tablet is an anticancer medication that is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Q - How can I take Capegard tablets?

Ans – Capegard 500mg tablets are taken orally twice with a meal.

Q – From where can I purchase Capegard 500mg tablets?

Ans – Purchase Capegard 500mg tablets from Magicine Pharma.

Q - Where to store Capegard tablets?

Ans - It is advisable to store the Capegard at a place below 30°C.

Q - Can I drink alcohol with Capegard 500mg?

Ans - Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Capegard even though no interactions of both are known.

Q - How long is the treatment with Capegard?

Ans - The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Capegard tablets will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.

Q - Can I drive after consuming Capegard?

Ans - It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Capegard 500mg causes dizziness as one of the side effects.

Q - Is it safe to take Capegard tablets during pregnancy?

Ans - Capegard 500mg can cause harm to the fetus hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.

Q - What is the strength of Capegard?

Ans – Capegard is available as a 500mg tablet.

Capegard can interact with some other prescription and non-prescription medicines and interfere with each other’s workings hence contact your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines –

• Adalimumab
• Clozapine
• Certolizumab
• Golimumab
• Natalizumab
• Thalidomide
• Warfarin
• Tofacitinib
• Voclosporin

With disease

Capegard tablets can interact with some medical conditions –

• Myelosuppression
• Kidney (renal) disorder
• Dehydration
• Liver (hepatic) disease
• Cardiovascular disease

With alcohol

Interactions of alcohol with Capegard 500mg are unknown however, it is still advisable to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment.

Contraindication

Capegard 500mg tablets should not be consumed by patients who show allergic reactions to them.

Alternate Brands

• Cacit
• Xeloda
• Caxeta
• Xecap
• Capostat
• Distamine

Reference

Capecitabine: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01101

Capecitabine: MedlinePlus drug information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699003.html

Capecitabine drug interactions. Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/capecitabine-index.html?filter=3