Capro 500mg Tablet

Short Description

Capro 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of breast, colon, and rectum cancer. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by the doctor.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Capro 500mg Tablet should be taken with food within 30 minutes after eating a meal. Your doctor will decide the necessary dose and frequency based on your condition. Taking it incorrectly or in excess can cause serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months to see or feel the benefits, but do not stop taking it unless advised by your doctor. Common side effects include vomiting, weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce blood cell counts, increasing infection risk. Regular blood tests are required to monitor blood cells, heart, liver, and uric acid levels. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or are taking other medications. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Effective contraception is important to avoid pregnancy during treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Capro 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Capro 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 interfering with their growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Capro 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 being treated. It may cause dizziness and tiredness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.