Capion 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Medion Biotech Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Capecitabine (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Capion 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
Capion 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. Capion 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Capion 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
Capion 500mg 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 side effects of Capion 500mg Tablet?
Possible side effects of Capion 500mg Tablet include stomach pain or upset stomach, constipation, loss of appetite, and change in ability to taste food. Other common symptoms might be 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 any of these symptoms are severe and persist for long.
What are the serious side effects of Capion 500mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Capion 500mg 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. 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.
Does Capion 500mg Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Capion 500mg Tablet may cause tiredness and weakness as these are common side effects of the medicine. It is important to note that this medicine can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
What is the most important information that I should know about Capion 500mg Tablet?
Capion 500mg Tablet may interfere with blood thinners like warfarin, which can lead to changes in clot formation and bleeding. This risk is higher for cancer patients, especially those over 60 years of age. Seek immediate medical help if you experience unusual bleeding, vomiting or spitting up blood or brown material that resembles 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 Capion 500mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Capion 500mg Tablet depends on the nature of your illness and individual response to treatment. The treatment usually involves a series of cycles each lasting for 21 days. Capion 500mg Tablet is given as a series of cycles, each of these cycles lasts for 21 days. It is important to continue taking this medicine for the time prescribed by your doctor.
Do I need to use birth control method while using Capion 500mg Tablet?
Yes, you should use reliable forms of birth control methods while taking Capion 500mg Tablet. This is because the medication can potentially harm a developing fetus if used by pregnant women and those who are trying to get pregnant. Both men and women need to use birth control until after their final dose, and for at least six months following it. Men using this medication whose partners could become pregnant must also use effective birth control methods during treatment and for three months after the final dose.
What kind of drug is Capion 500mg Tablet?
Capion 500mg Tablet is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. It is classified as an "antimetabolite". It doesn't work directly to stop cancer growth, but after it enters the body, it gets converted into a potent anti-cancer medicine in tumor tissue.
Do I need to get any tests done while on Capion 500mg Tablet?
Your doctor will monitor your response to treatment and check for side effects. Blood tests may be required at various points during treatment. You may also need blood tests to check the function of your kidneys and liver.
Should Capion 500mg Tablet be taken with or without food?
Capecitabine should be taken within 30 minutes after finishing a meal. Swallow tablets as a whole (do not cut or crush) with water. Consult your doctor if you cannot take the whole tablet. If it is necessary to crush or cut the tablet, it must be done by a trained professional using appropriate equipment and safety procedures.
