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Capsy-500mg

Capecitabine 500mg

Composition

Capecitabine 500mg

Company

INTAS

Category

Anticancer

Packaging

10 Tab.1 strip

Offer Price

₹350

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Introduction

Capsy 500mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Capecitabine. It belongs to the category of medicines known as antimetabolites. This medication is used in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of Metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer. Cancer is a disease in which cells multiply in an abnormal and uncontrolled manner. It is also used for the prevention of new occurrences of cancer in the colon after the complete removal of the tumor by surgery. The common side effects that are likely to occur with this medicine are loss of appetite, headache, runny nose, fever, hair loss, and dry mouth. During the treatment, your doctor may periodically monitor your complete blood counts, prothrombin time, INR, to prevent serious complications. Report to your doctor if you have been diagnosed with stomach ulcers, cataract, lung disease, problems in your heart, liver, skin, kidneys. Tell your physician before you undergo eye surgery or dental procedures. Inform your doctor if you have experienced any allergic or unusual reactions after taking this tablet. This medicine can cause fertility issues, inform your doctor about any fertility concerns you may have before starti

Uses

Capsy 500 mg uses to treat, Adjuvant colon cancer Metastatic colorectal cancer Metastatic breast cancer

How to Consume

Take a Capsy 500mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the tablet. If you miss a dose of this tablet, take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If it is over 12 hours since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times to avoid taking double doses. Call your doctor to ask about making up the missed capsy 500 mg dosage .

Side Effects

Capsy 500 mg side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Severe bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain Heart problems (chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling faint, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight gain) Loss of too much body fluid, kidney failure Serious skin and mouth reactions (skin peeling, blisters) Hand and foot syndrome (swelling, changes in sensation of hands and feet) Liver problems Decreased blood count Common Loss of appetite Weight loss Insomnia, depression Headache, dizziness Eye irritation, redness, increased tears Inflammation of veins Runny nose, fever Infections Hair loss Pain in joints, back Dry mouth, indigestion Constipation

Safety Advice

Breast Feeding Consult Your Doctor It is not known if Capsy 500mg Tablet passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby or your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive this drug. Alcohol Consult Your Doctor It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with Capsy 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice. Liver Consult Your Doctor Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Capsy 500mg Tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended. Lungs Consult Your Doctor It is not known whether Capsy 500mg Tablet can be prescribed to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment. Driving Unsafe Capsy 500mg Tablet may cause drowsiness which can affect the patient’s ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before you resume driving. Pregnancy Unsafe Capsy 500mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm.

Storage

Store below 30°C

Packaging

10 Tab.1 strip

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