Marketed By
Hetero
Pack of
1X10 tablets
Salt Composition
Capecitabine
Storage
Keep in cold place
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Capetero 500mg Tablet
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Overview
Capecitabine 500mg tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of colorectal cancer and breast cancer. This medication works by preventing cell division and cancerous cells. Take this medicine orally once a day. Your doctor will decide the dosing schedule according to your medical condition and your response to the treatment.
Indication
Breast Cancer
Description
Capecitabine is a fluoropyrimidine carbamate derivative that is designed as an orally administered, tumor-activated, and tumor-selective cytotoxic agent. Capecitabine is a non-cytotoxic in vitro. Capetero reached peak blood levels in 1.5 hours with peak 5-FU levels occurring slightly later, at 2 hours.
Side Effects
Most side effects of Capecitabine 500mg tablet do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Blurred vision
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Mouth sore
Swelling
Headache
Fever
Loss of appetite
Low white blood cell count
Difficulty in urine
How To Use
Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way and make sure to take this medication according to your dosing schedule.
Emergency medical treatment is required in case of overdose. Please contact your medical advisor immediately.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not consume Capecitabine 500mg tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Capecitabine 500mg tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
In case you missed a dose, immediately contact your doctor. It is important to take the dose of this medicine as scheduled by your medical advisor.
FAQs
Capetero tablet is an anti-cancer medication that is used in the treatment of colorectal and breast cancer.
When the tablet goes inside the body it gets converted into 5-fluorouracil. This chemical works by preventing cell division and cancerous cells leading to the death of cancer cells.
Take this medicine after 30 minutes of having the meal. Do not skip the dosing schedule.
This medicine may decrease your ability to drive or affect your vision. Do not drive if any symptoms occur.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
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