Description
Capixet 500mg is a prescription tablet containing capecitabine, a fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy used for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and other cancers including gastric and pancreatic cancer. It must be used under the supervision of a qualified doctor.
What Is Capixet 500mg Used For?
Capecitabine is used for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and other cancers including gastric and pancreatic cancer. The US FDA approved capecitabine (Xeloda) for colorectal cancer, including adjuvant colon cancer, and for metastatic breast cancer. Your doctor decides whether it is suitable for you.
How Does Capecitabine Work?
It is converted to fluorouracil mainly inside tumor tissue, where it blocks DNA production and kills cancer cells.
Strength and Dosage
Capixet 500mg contains 500 mg of capecitabine per tablet. Different strengths of the same medicine are not interchangeable, so check that the strength on your prescription matches the pack before you order. The dose, schedule and length of treatment depend on your condition, your other medicines and your test results, and your doctor sets them. Never change or stop your dose without medical advice.
Common Side Effects
Side effects reported with capecitabine include hand foot syndrome, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, mouth sores and low blood counts. Contact your doctor early if any of these become severe or do not settle.
Important Safety Information
It interacts with the blood thinner warfarin and can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration. People with a known DPD enzyme deficiency are at higher risk. Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take, your health conditions, and any plan for pregnancy or breastfeeding before you start. Store in the original pack, away from heat, moisture and children.
Product Details
| Product | Capixet 500mg |
| Active ingredient | Capecitabine 500 mg |
| Drug class | Fluoropyrimidine Chemotherapy |
| Form | Oral tablet |
| Manufacturer | As stated on the pack |
| Pack size | As stated on the pack |
| Prescription | Required |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capixet 500mg?
Capixet 500mg is a prescription tablet containing capecitabine, a fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy used for colorectal, breast and other cancers.
What is capecitabine used for?
Capecitabine is used for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and other cancers including gastric and pancreatic cancer.
Is a prescription needed for Capixet 500mg?
Yes. A valid prescription from a qualified doctor is required. Share it on chat through the Order Now button and our pharmacy team will guide you on the next steps.
What are the common side effects of capecitabine?
Common side effects include hand foot syndrome, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, mouth sores and low blood counts. Contact your doctor if any side effect becomes severe or does not settle.
How can I get the price of Capixet 500mg?
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