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Capecite-500 Tablet is used to treat breast, colon and stomach cancer. It contains Capecitabine which works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, increased risk of infection, hair loss, diarrhoea, and mouth ulcers. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Capecite-500 Tablet is used to treat breast, colon and stomach cancer. Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific body part grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.
Capecite-500 Tablet contains Capecitabine. 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.
Common side effects of Capecite-500 Tablet include nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, increased risk of infection, hair loss, diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, and blisters on fingers/feet in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if these side effects persist.
Before taking Capecite-500 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant as Capecite-500 Tablet can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using Capecite-500 Tablet should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. You should not take Capecite-500 Tablet during breastfeeding. Use Capecite-500 Tablet with caution in elderly patients.
Uses of Capecite-500 Tablet
Capecite-500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Breast cancer, stomach, rectal, and colon cancer. The detailed uses of Capecite-500 Tablet are as follows:
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Capecite-500 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake, along with Capecite-500 Tablet, may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
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Capecite-500 Tablet should not be used during pregnancy because it causes harm to the fetus (newborn baby). Both women of childbearing potential and men must use an effective contraception method while taking fluorouracil and for at least six months afterwards. Please consult your doctor about any concerns regarding this.
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Capecite-500 Tablet should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby. It is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers.
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Capecite-500 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
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If you have had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Capecite-500 Tablet. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Capecite-500 Tablet.
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If you have had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Capecite-500 Tablet. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Capecite-500 Tablet.
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Capecite-500 Tablet should not be used by children, as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Capecite-500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-cancer‚ used to treat breast, colon and stomach cancer.
Capecite-500 Tablet interferes with the growth of the cancer cells genetic material (DNA). This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Capecite-500 Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence it is advised to wear protective clothing while using Capecite-500 Tablet. It is recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
Yes, Capecite-500 Tablet may change the results of blood tests and other laboratory tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Capecite-500 Tablet as regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions tests, electrolyte levels and blood cells is required.
Capecite-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 Capecite-500 Tablet. However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before starting treatment with Capecite-500 Tablet if you think you may want to have a baby in the future.
Yes, Capecite-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 Capecite-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.
Capecite-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 Capecite-500 Tablet.
Your doctor will decide the number of treatment cycles and the frequency of Capecite-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 Capecite-500 Tablet.
Capecite-500 Tablet contains Capecitabine, an anti-cancer medication used to treat breast cancer, stomach, rectal and colon cancer.
Capecite-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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