Capecitabine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Capecitabine Benefits & Uses

Capecitabine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Capecitabine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Capecitabine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Capecitabine is used -

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Edema
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Shortness of Breath
Dehydration

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
पेट दर्द
Fatigue
Headache
Cough
Dizziness
Throat Irritation
Hair Loss
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Capecitabine Related Warnings

Is the use of Capecitabine safe for pregnant women?

Capecitabine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Capecitabine safe during breastfeeding?

Capecitabine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Capecitabine. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Capecitabine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Capecitabine on the Heart?

Capecitabine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Capecitabine with Other Drugs

Capecitabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Candesartan

Lansoprazole

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Capecitabine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capecitabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Heart Disease
Dehydration
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Infections
Skin Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Capecitabine

Is this Capecitabine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Capecitabine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Capecitabine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Capecitabine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Capecitabine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Capecitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Capecitabine

It is safe to take Capecitabine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Capecitabine

Information about the interaction of Capecitabine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xeloda® (capecitabine)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Capecitabine Sandoz® (capecitabine)

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