Capamed 500mg Tablet

Medicamen Biotech Ltd

Rs.970for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)

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Composition FOR Capamed 500mg Tablet

Capecitabine(500mg)

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food

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pregnancy

lactation

Capamed 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Capamed 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Capamed 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Capamed 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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SALT INFORMATION FOR Capamed 500mg Tablet

Capecitabine(500mg)

Capamed tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer and cancer of colon and rectum.

How capamed tablet works

Capamed 500mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. Inside the body, this medicine gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical). This chemical hampers the synthesis of genetic materials (RNA and DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interferes with their growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Common side effects of capamed tablet

Vomiting, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Blisters on fingers/feet

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Expert advice FOR Capamed Tablet

Capecitabine is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of colon, rectum or breast cancers.
It is oral chemotherapy, hence it is preferred by many patients.
It should be taken within 30 minutes after eating a meal.
The dose and the number of treatment cycles needed will depend on the type and stage of cancer that is being treated.
It may cause dizziness and tiredness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Frequency of hair loss is much less compared to other chemotherapy drugs.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Inform your doctor immediately if you start to have side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, mouth sores, chest pain or loss of appetite.

Frequently asked questions FOR Capamed 500mg Tablet

Capecitabine

Q. What are the side effects of Capamed 500mg Tablet?

The side effects of Capamed 500mg Tablet include stomach pain or upset stomach, constipation, loss of appetite, and change in ability to taste food. It may also cause increased thirst, unusual tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache, hair loss, skin rash, back, join, or muscle pain. You may also experience red, swollen, itchy, or teary eyes and trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe and persist for long.

Q. What are the serious side effects of Capamed 500mg Tablet?

The use of Capamed 500mg Tablet may cause various serious side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sores in the mouth, swelling, pain, redness, or peeling of skin on the palms and soles of the feet. One may also experience fever, chills, sore throat, or other signs of an infection, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, chest pain or pressure, fast heartbeat, dark urine and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any such symptoms.

Q. Does Capamed 500mg Tablet make you tired?

Yes, Capamed 500mg Tablet may make you tired and you may also feel weak, as these are the most common side effects of the medicine. Hence, it is possible that use of Capamed 500mg Tablet may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Capamed 500mg Tablet?

It is important to know that Capamed 500mg Tablet can interfere with working of blood thinners like warfarin. This type of interference can cause a change in the rate of clot formation and can cause bleeding that can even lead to death. The risk is higher for cancer patients, especially those who are over 60 years of age. Seek immediate medical help if you experience symptoms like unusual bleeding, vomiting or spitting up blood or brown material that resembles coffee grounds, bloody or black, tarry stools, blood in urine, red or dark-brown urine, or easy bruising.

Q. How long do I need to take Capamed 500mg Tablet?

The duration of treatment with Capamed 500mg Tablet depends on the nature of your illness and individual response to treatment. Usually, it is given as a series of treatment cycles, each of these cycles lasts for 21 days. Capamed 500mg Tablet is given for 14 days followed by a rest period of 7 days. You should continue taking this medicine for the time prescribed by the doctor.

Q. Do I need to use birth control method while using Capamed 500mg Tablet?

Yes, birth control methods are a must while using Capamed 500mg Tablet, as this medicine may harm your unborn child. Females should continue using these methods for 6 months after the final dose. On the other hand, men using these medicines whose partners can become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the final dose.

Q. What kind of drug is Capamed 500mg Tablet?

Capamed 500mg Tablet is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. Capamed 500mg Tablet is classified as an "antimetabolite." Capamed 500mg Tablet itself is not a cytostatic medicine; it gets converted into an active anti-cancer medicine (more in tumour tissue than in normal tissue) only after getting absorbed by the body.

Q. Do I need to get any tests done while on Capamed 500mg Tablet?

The doctor will check you on a regular basis while you are taking Capamed 500mg Tablet to monitor side effects and your response to therapy. You may need to get your blood test done as advised by the doctor to monitor your complete blood count (CBC) as well as the function of kidneys and liver.

Q. Should Capamed 500mg Tablet be taken with or without food?

Capecitabine should be taken within 30 minutes after finishing a meal. Swallow tablets as a whole (do not cut or crush) with water. Consult your doctor if you cannot take the whole tablet. If Capamed 500mg Tablet needs to be crushed or cut, it should be done by a trained professional using appropriate equipment and safety procedures.

Capamed 500mg Tablet

Composition FOR Capamed 500mg Tablet

food interaction for Capamed Tablet

alcohol interaction for Capamed Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Capamed Tablet

lactation interaction for Capamed Tablet

SALT INFORMATION FOR Capamed 500mg Tablet

Capamed tablet uses

How capamed tablet works

Common side effects of capamed tablet

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