Xeloda 500mg Tablet

The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Xeloda 500mg Tablet are mentioned below:

Rash
Fever
Fatigue
Anemia
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Body pain
Headache
Confusion
Joint Pain
Weight loss
Dehydration
Eye irritation
Constipation
Body Swelling
Body Infection
Body sensation
Abdominal Pain
Loss in appetite
Low Blood Counts
Bleeding & Bruising
Weakness & Dizziness
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Infection in the mouth and the stomach

Xeloda 500mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.

Xeloda 500mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of antimetabolites. This drug converts into 5-fluorouracil (chemical) within the body. This chemical disrupts the synthesis of RNA and DNA in the cancer cells and restricts their growth. In this way, it slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Xeloda 500mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Xeloda 500mg Tablet.

A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Xeloda 500mg Tablet. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.

Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet.

Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.

Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.

It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.

Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.

In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.

If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Xeloda 500mg Tablet like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.