Capee 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Capecitabine (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Capee 500mg 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
Capee 500mg 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. Capee 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Capee 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.
Quick Tips
Capee 500mg Tablet 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the side effects of Capee 500mg Tablet?
Common side effects of Capee 500mg Tablet include stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite, and changes in taste perception. Other possible side effects may include increased thirst, unusual tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache, hair loss, skin rash, back, joint, or muscle pain. You may also experience red, swollen, itchy, or teary eyes and trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Inform your doctor if you experience any severe symptoms or these persist for a long time.
What are the serious side effects of Capee 500mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Capee 500mg Tablet can include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sores in the mouth, swelling, pain, redness, or peeling of skin on the palms and soles of the feet. Fever, chills, sore throat, other signs of 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 are also possible. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these.
Does Capee 500mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Capee 500mg Tablet may cause tiredness and weakness as these are common side effects. This can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
What is the most important information that I should know about Capee 500mg Tablet?
Capee 500mg Tablet can interfere with the effectiveness of blood thinners like warfarin. This interaction may lead to altered clot formation and bleeding risks, even potentially fatal complications. The risk is heightened in individuals with cancer, especially those over 60 years old. Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as unusual bleeding, vomiting or spitting up blood, brown material resembling coffee grounds, bloody or black, tarry stools, blood in urine, red or dark-brown urine, or easy bruising.
How long do I need to take Capee 500mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Capee 500mg Tablet depends on your illness and individual response to therapy. Treatment typically involves a series of cycles, each lasting for 21 days. The medication is given as 14 days followed by a 7-day rest period. Continue following the prescribed dosage as advised by your doctor.
Do I need to use birth control while using Capee 500mg Tablet?
Yes, birth control measures are essential when taking Capee 500mg Tablet. This medication can affect fertility and may harm a potential pregnancy. Both men and women should practice safe contraception until 6 months after the final dose. Women on Capee 500mg Tablet must continue birth control methods for at least six months after their last dose.
What kind of drug is Capee 500mg Tablet?
Capee 500mg Tablet is a type of chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer. It belongs to the class of "antimetabolites". It converts into an active anti-cancer medicine in the tumor tissue and not normally in healthy tissue.
Do I need to get any tests done while on Capee 500mg Tablet?
Regular checkups with your doctor are essential while taking Capee 500mg Tablet. These checkups will help monitor for side effects and assess your progress. Blood tests like complete blood count (CBC) and liver and kidney function tests may be recommended as per your doctor's advice.
Should Capee 500mg Tablet be taken with or without food?
Capecitabine should be taken 30 minutes after eating a meal. Swallow the tablets whole (do not cut, crush) and take them with water.
