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Capecitabine
How Capecitabine works
Capecitabine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Hand-foot syndrome, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Usage
Capecitabine is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Capecitabine a generic/ effective/ FDA approved?Yes, Capecitabine 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 Capecitabine an anthracycline?No, Capecitabine is not an anthracycline
Q. Is Capecitabine cytotoxic?No. Capecitabine is a cytostatic (stops the growth of cells) agent
Q. How is it administered?It is administered as a tablet
Q. Where is Capecitabine absorbed?Capecitabine 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 Capecitabine work?Capecitabine 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 Capecitabine cause hair loss/ tiredness/ diarrhea or affect skin?Capecitabine 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.
