Capsy 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Capecitabine (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Capsy 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
Capsy 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. Capsy 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Capsy 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
Capsy 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 Capsy 500mg Tablet?
Common side effects of Capsy 500mg Tablet include stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite, and changes in taste perception. You may also experience increased thirst, unusual tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache, hair loss, skin rash, back, joint, or muscle pain. If you experience severe symptoms that persist for a long time, please inform your doctor.
What are the serious side effects of Capsy 500mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Capsy 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. Other potential reactions are fever, chills, sore throat, or 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. If you experience these symptoms, inform your doctor immediately.
Does Capsy 500mg Tablet make me tired?
Yes, Capsy 500mg Tablet can cause fatigue and weakness as common side effects of the medication. It may also affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
What is the most important information I should know about Capsy 500mg Tablet?
You must be aware that Capsy 500mg Tablet can interact with blood thinners like warfarin, causing changes in clot formation. This interaction may result in bleeding, which could even lead to death, particularly for cancer patients over 60 years of age. In case of unusual bleeding, vomiting, or spitting up blood or brown material resembling coffee grounds, bloody or black, tarry stools, blood in urine, red or dark-brown urine, or easy bruising, seek immediate medical help.
How long do I need to take Capsy 500mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Capsy 500mg Tablet depends on the specific condition being treated and individual response. It is usually taken as a series of treatment cycles, each lasting for 21 days. Typically, it's administered as a series of treatments, with two weeks of medication followed by a rest period (7 days) before continuing.
Do I need to use birth control method while using Capsy 500mg Tablet?
Yes, you must use a reliable form of birth control during treatment with Capsy 500mg Tablet and for at least 6 months after the final dose. Women should also continue using these methods for 3 months after finishing the medication.
What kind of drug is Capsy 500mg Tablet?
Capsy 500mg Tablet is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. It's categorized as an "antimetabolite". Capsy 500mg Tablet itself is not a cytostatic medication; it gets converted into an active anti-cancer medicine only after being absorbed by the body.
Do I need to get any tests done while on Capsy 500mg Tablet?
Your doctor will regularly monitor you during treatment for side effects and your response. You may also need blood tests as recommended by the doctor, including a complete blood count (CBC) to evaluate your kidney and liver function.
Should Capsy 500mg Tablet be taken with or without food?
Capecitabine should be taken within 30 minutes after finishing a meal. Always swallow tablets whole (do not cut or crush) with water. Consult your doctor if you cannot take the whole tablet; in such cases, it should be crushed or cut by a trained professional using appropriate equipment and safety procedures.
