Capezam 500Mg Tablet
About Capezam 500Mg Tablet
Capezam 500Mg Tablet is a drug used for treating cancer. Capezam 500Mg Tablet is an anti-metabolite used for chemotherapy for treating patients suffering from various cancers. Capezam 500Mg Tablet is used for treating breast, colon or rectal, pancreatic, gastric, ovarian, oesophageal. It comes as a pill, which is consumed after having food.
Common side effects include headache, weakness, pain¸ rashes, itching, diarrhea, fatigue, etc. It can also lead to serious side effects such as heart or kidney problems, low blood cell count and allergies. Women who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform their doctor before usage.
It should be avoided with antacids. People who are on health supplements or have been prescribed blood thinners should avoid its usage. People with heart or kidney issues should also refrain from taking this medicine as it can alleviate their condition.
Seek immediate medical attention in case you notice any of the following symptoms- Constipation, Mouth sores or ulcers, bruising, Vomiting, abdominal or stomach pain swelling of the palms or bottoms of the feet.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Capezam 500Mg Tablet
Bone Cancer
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Capezam 500Mg Tablet ?
Weakness
Loss Of Appetite
Hand-Foot Syndrome
Stomatitis (Inflammation Of The Mouth)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Capezam 500Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Capcita 500mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Capcita 500mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Capezam 500Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Capezam 500Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Capostat 500mg Tablet
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Capcita 500Mg Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd
- Distamine 500Mg Tablet
Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Capegard 500Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Capehope 500Mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Capecad 500Mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Capiibine 500Mg Tablet
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Zenocite 500Mg Tablet
Unimark Remedies Ltd
- Xecap 500Mg Tablet
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
- Capecite 500mg Tablet
Abbott India Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This drug belongs to the category of chemotherapy drug which belongs to the class of Cytotoxic Antimetabolite. It is orally taken and is converted to 5-fluorouracil inside the cancer cells. This conversion is carried out by the enzymes in your body. It works by preventing the cancer cells from proliferating.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Capezam 500Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Capecitabine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/capecitabine
Capecitabine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01101
CAPECITABINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=CAPECITABINE
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