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Capcel 500 Tablet

Capecitabine (500mg)

₹1122.00 ₹1320.0015% Off


Product Code: 158688
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Constituents

Capecitabine (500mg)

Usage of Capcel 500 Tablet

Capcel 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Painful blisters on hands and feet

Unit

1 Strip of 10 Tablet

Manufacturer

Celon Laboratories Ltd

Disclaimer

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How to use Capcel 500 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Capcel 500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Capcel 500 mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Capcel 500 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Capcel 500 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Capcel 500 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Capcel 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Capcel 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Capcel 500 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Capcel 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Capcel 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Capcel 500 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Expert Advice

  • Capcel 500 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
  • It is only used to treat children, adolescents, and adults who are less than 21 years old.
  • It is given via a drip into a vein (intravenously) over two hours.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Capcel a generic/ effective/ FDA approved?

Yes, Capcel is a generic. It is approved by the FDA. It is effective when taken for a condition at a dose for the duration prescribed by the doctor

Q. Is Capcel an anthracycline?

No, Capcel is not an anthracycline

Q. Is Capcel cytotoxic?

No. Capcel is a cytostatic (stops the growth of cells) agent

Q. How is it administered?

It is administered as a tablet

Q. Where is Capcel absorbed?

Capcel is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

Q. How is it metabolized?

It is metabolized in the liver and tumor tissue

Q. How quickly does Capcel work?

Capcel works based on intensity and severity of cancer. Please ask the doctor how quickly it will work

Q. How long does it stay in the system?

Capecitabine and its metabolites stay in the system about two hours on an average

Q. Does Capcel cause hair loss/ tiredness/ diarrhea or affect skin?

Capcel is known to have side effects like hair loss/ tiredness/ diarrhea and affects skin. Please inform the doctor about any side effects that you observe while on therapy.Show moreShow less

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