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Xecap 500mg 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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About Xecap 500mg Tablet
Xecap 500mg 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.
Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant as Xecap 500mg Tablet can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using Xecap 500mg Tablet should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. You should not take Xecap 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding. Use Xecap 500mg Tablet with caution in elderly patients.
Uses of Xecap 500mg Tablet
Xecap 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Breast cancer, stomach, rectal, and colon cancer. The detailed uses of Xecap 500mg Tablet are as follows:

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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Xecap 500mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake, along with Xecap 500mg Tablet, may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
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Xecap 500mg 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.
Breast Feeding
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Xecap 500mg 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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Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg Tablet. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Xecap 500mg Tablet.
Kidney
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If you have had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Xecap 500mg Tablet. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Xecap 500mg Tablet.
Children
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Xecap 500mg Tablet should not be used by children, as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Xecap 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-cancer‚ used to treat breast, colon and stomach cancer.
Xecap 500mg Tablet interferes with the growth of the cancer cells genetic material (DNA). This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Xecap 500mg Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence it is advised to wear protective clothing while using Xecap 500mg Tablet. It is recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
Yes, Xecap 500mg Tablet may change the results of blood tests and other laboratory tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Xecap 500mg Tablet as regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions tests, electrolyte levels and blood cells is required.
Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg Tablet. However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before starting treatment with Xecap 500mg Tablet if you think you may want to have a baby in the future.
Yes, Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg 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.
Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg Tablet.
Your doctor will decide the number of treatment cycles and the frequency of Xecap 500mg 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 Xecap 500mg Tablet.
Xecap 500mg Tablet contains Capecitabine, an anti-cancer medication used to treat breast cancer, stomach, rectal and colon cancer.
Xecap 500mg 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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