Capipharm 500mg Tablet

Capipharm 500mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Capecitabine, an antimetabolite used in combination with other anticancer drugs. It is indicated for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer. It is also used for adjuvant treatment to prevent recurrence of colon cancer following complete surgical resection of the primary tumour.

Cancer is characterised by abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells.

Common side effects include loss of appetite, headache, rhinorrhoea, fever, alopecia, and dry mouth.

During treatment, your doctor may periodically assess complete blood counts, prothrombin time, and INR to prevent serious complications. Inform your doctor if you have a history of gastric ulcers, cataracts, pulmonary disease, or cardiac, hepatic, cutaneous, or renal dysfunction. Advise your doctor before undergoing ocular surgery or dental procedures. Report any allergic or unusual reactions following this tablet. This medicine may affect fertility; discuss any fertility concerns with your doctor before commencing treatment.

Capipharm 500mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.

Seek physician advice before taking this medicine if you have sugar intolerance, as this chemotherapy medication contains lactose. This drug will not be administered if you have leucopaenia, thrombocytopaenia, chickenpox, herpes zoster, or dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency.

Take this medicine within thirty minutes after completing a meal.

This drug can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women.

Capipharm 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of the following: Adjuvant colon cancer Metastatic colorectal cancer Metastatic breast cancer

Capecitabine is prescribed alone and also in combination with other anticancer medications like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin. It stops the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the DNA synthesis. This drug gets converted into its active form called fluorouracil and interferes with cell signalling, ultimately preventing the multiplication of cancer cells.

Take a Capipharm 500mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the tablet. If you miss a dose of this tablet, take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If it is over 12 hours since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times to avoid taking double doses. Call your doctor to ask about making up the missed dose.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious side effects of Capipharm 500mg Tablet are: Severe bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain Heart problems (chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling faint, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight gain) Loss of too much body fluid, kidney failure Serious skin and mouth reactions (skin peeling, blisters) Hand and foot syndrome (swelling, changes in sensation of hands and feet) Liver problems Decreased blood count Common side effects of Capipharm 500mg Tablet are: Loss of appetite Weight loss Insomnia, depression Headache, dizziness Eye irritation, redness, increased tears Inflammation of veins Runny nose, fever Infections Hair loss Pain in joints, back Dry mouth, indigestion Constipation