Capostat 500mg Tablet
Rs.1092for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Capostat Tablet
alcohol interaction for Capostat Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Capostat Tablet
lactation interaction for Capostat Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Capostat 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 Capostat 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Capostat 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
Capostat 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 Capostat 500mg Tablet
Capecitabine(500mg)
Capostat tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer and cancer of colon and rectum.
How capostat tablet works
Capostat 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 capostat tablet
Vomiting, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Blisters on fingers/feet
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Expert advice FOR Capostat 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 Capostat 500mg Tablet
Capecitabine
Q. What are the side effects of Capostat 500mg Tablet?
The side effects of Capostat 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 Capostat 500mg Tablet?
The use of Capostat 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 Capostat 500mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Capostat 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 Capostat 500mg Tablet may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.