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Capecitabine 500mg Tablets
SKU GME1370Oncology Care
Product Introduction
Capecitabine 500mg tablets are an oral fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy used for selected colorectal, breast and other gastrointestinal cancers.
How to use
Take the planned doses within 30 minutes after a meal, usually morning and evening on the cycle days. Swallow conventional tablets whole with water. Do not crush them or improvise a liquid preparation.
How it works
Capecitabine is converted through several steps to fluorouracil, which interferes with thymidylate synthesis and RNA processing in dividing cells.
Side effects
Diarrhoea, hand–foot syndrome, mouth sores, nausea and fatigue can occur. Severe early toxicity, dehydration, chest pain or significant bleeding needs prompt assessment.
Important information
DPD deficiency can cause life-threatening fluoropyrimidine toxicity. Kidney function influences dose and suitability. Warfarin and phenytoin interactions require close monitoring. Stop treatment and contact the oncology team for significant diarrhoea, painful hand–foot symptoms or inability to maintain fluids.
Uses
- Selected colorectal, breast and other gastrointestinal cancer regimens.
Benefits
An oral fluoropyrimidine can control a susceptible tumour and contribute to adjuvant, chemoradiotherapy or advanced-disease treatment.
Why is DPD testing relevant before treatment?
DPD helps break down fluorouracil. Low activity can cause unexpectedly severe toxicity even during the first cycle.
What is hand–foot syndrome?
Painful redness, swelling or peeling of palms and soles can occur and may require a treatment pause before it becomes disabling.
Can I make up a missed dose later?
Do not double or add a dose to the schedule. Resume the planned next dose unless the oncology team gives a different instruction.
Can it affect warfarin even after starting at a stable INR?
Yes. The anticoagulant effect can change substantially during treatment, so repeated INR monitoring is needed.
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