Capcipine 500 Tablet
Manufacturer
Alpine Lifescience Private Limited
Salt Composition
Capecitabine (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Capcipine 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of breast, colon, and rectum. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Capcipine 500 Tablet should be taken with food within 30 minutes after eating a meal. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Capcipine 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Capcipine 500 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.
Quick Tips
Capcipine 500 Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of colon, rectum or breast cancers. 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. Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the possible side effects of Capcipine 500 Tablet?
Common side effects of Capcipine 500 Tablet may include stomach pain or upset, constipation, loss of appetite, change in ability to taste food, increased thirst, unusual tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache, hair loss, skin rash, back, joint, or muscle pain, 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.
What serious side effects can Capcipine 500 Tablet cause?
Serious side effects of Capcipine 500 Tablet may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sores in the mouth, swelling, pain, redness, or peeling of skin on the palms and soles of the feet. Other signs of an infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, swelling of 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.
Does Capcipine 500 Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Capcipine 500 Tablet may cause fatigue and weakness as common side effects. This could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
What is the most important information I should know about Capcipine 500 Tablet?
Caucpitabine can interfere with blood thinners like warfarin, leading to changes in clot formation and potentially life-threatening bleeding. This risk is higher for cancer patients over 60 years of age. Seek immediate medical help if you experience unusual bleeding, vomiting or spitting up blood, bloody or black stools, blood in urine, red or dark-brown urine, or easy bruising.
How long do I need to take Capcipine 500 Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Capcipine 500 Tablet depends on the nature of your illness and individual response. It is typically given in cycles of 21 days, with 14 days of active treatment followed by a 7-day rest period. Continue taking this medicine for the time prescribed by your doctor.
Do I need to use birth control while using Capcipine 500 Tablet?
Yes, birth control methods are necessary during and for some time after treatment with Capcipine 500 Tablet. Females should continue these methods for 6 months after the final dose, and men should use effective birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the final dose.
What kind of drug is Capcipine 500 Tablet?
Caucpitabine is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug classified as an "antimetabolite." It converts into an active anti-cancer medicine in the body, particularly in tumor tissue.
Do I need to get any tests done while on Capcipine 500 Tablet?
Your doctor will monitor your side effects and response to therapy regularly. You may need blood tests to check your complete blood count (CBC) as well as the function of kidneys and liver.
Should Capcipine 500 Tablet be taken with or without food?
Caucpitabine should be taken within 30 minutes after finishing a meal. Swallow tablets whole, do not cut or crush them. Consult your doctor if you cannot take the whole tablet.
