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Distamine 500 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CAPECITABINE-500MG

Uses:

<p>Distamine 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Breast cancer, stomach, rectal, and colon cancer. The detailed uses of Distamine 500 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Colorectal Cancer:</strong> Distamine 500 Tablet is used alone or with other drugs to treat colon and rectal cancers.</li><li><strong>Breast Cancer:</strong> Distamine 500 Tablet is used especially for metastatic breast cancer or when other treatments have failed.</li><li><strong>Gastric (Stomach):</strong> Distamine 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Gastric (Stomach) cancer.</li><li><strong>Esophageal & Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) Cancer:</strong> Distamine 500 Tablet is used in advanced or metastatic cases.</li><li><strong>Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma:</strong> Distamine 500 Tablet is used post-surgery to reduce recurrence risk.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Distamine 500 Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines.
  • It contains capecitabine, which is cytotoxic (causes cell death).
  • It is used to treat cancer of the colon, breast and stomach. 
  • When taken, it gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical), which hampers the synthesis of genetic materials (DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interfering with their growth.
  • As a result, the growth of cancer cells is slowed down, and eventually, they are killed.

FAQs

Distamine 500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-cancer‚ used to treat breast, colon and stomach cancer.

Distamine 500 Tablet interferes with the growth of the cancer cells genetic material (DNA). This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Distamine 500 Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence it is advised to wear protective clothing while using Distamine 500 Tablet . It is recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.

Yes, Distamine 500 Tablet may change the results of blood tests and other laboratory tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Distamine 500 Tablet as regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions tests, electrolyte levels and blood cells is required.

Distamine 500 Tablet might affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. You may not be able to become pregnant or father a child after treatment with Distamine 500 Tablet . However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before starting treatment with Distamine 500 Tablet if you think you may want to have a baby in the future.

Yes, Distamine 500 Tablet commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes hair loss. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Distamine 500 Tablet . These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, then consult your doctor for further advice.

Distamine 500 Tablet may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Distamine 500 Tablet .

Your doctor will decide the number of treatment cycles and the frequency of Distamine 500 Tablet to be taken, depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.

No, it is advised not to use these two medicines at the same time as they may cause severe drug reactions. Maintain a gap of at least four weeks between the last dose of brivudine and the first dose of Distamine 500 Tablet .

Distamine 500 Tablet contains Capecitabine, an anti-cancer medication used to treat breast cancer, stomach, rectal and colon cancer.

Distamine 500 Tablet may cause side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, increased risk of infection, hair loss, diarrhoea, decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), mouth ulcers, blisters on fingers/feet in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

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