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CAPETERO 500MG TABLET


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Salt Composition

:     Capecitabine

Manufacturer

:     HETERO HEALTHCARE LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     rectal, colon, gastric and breast cancer

Packaging

:     10 Tablet(S) In A Strip

Dosage Form

:      Tablet

MRP

  :     ₹1125.75

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Capetero 500mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Capecitabine. It belongs to the category of medicines known as antimetabolites. This medication is used in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of Metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer. It is oral chemotherapy; hence it is preferred by many patients.

Capetero 500mg Tablet is also used to prevent new occurrence of colon cancer after complete removal of the tumor by surgery. It may be used either alone or in combination with other medicines

Capetero 500mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver, kidney disease or had severe reactions to fluoropyrimidine therapy (a group of anticancer medicines such as fluorouracil).

Capetero 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.

Before taking it,tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

MEDICINAL USE OF CAPETERO 500MG TABLET

Capetero 500mg is prescribed alone and also in combination with other anticancer medications like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin. It stops the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the DNA synthesis. This drug gets converted into its active form called fluorouracil and interferes with cell signaling, ultimately preventing the multiplication of cancer cells.

Capetero 500mg is used to treat,

  • Adjuvant colon cancer
  • Metastatic colorectal cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
SIDE EFFECTS OF CAPETERO 500MG TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash, dry or itchy skin
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dehydration and weight loss
  • Sleeplessness (insomnia), depression
  • Headache, sleepiness, dizziness
  • Tingling sensations or numbness in the skin
  • Changes in taste
  • Increased tears, irritation in the eye, redness of eyes (conjunctivitis)
  • Inflammation of the veins (thrombophlebitis)
  • Shortness of breath, bleeding from nose, cough or runny nose
  • Cold sores or other herpes infections
  • Infections of the lungs or respiratory system (pneumonia or bronchitis)
  • Bleeding from the gut, constipation, pain in upper abdomen, indigestion, excess wind
  • Dry mouth
  • Skin problems (rash, reddening, dry skin, itching, skin discoloration, skin loss
  • Inflammation, nail disorder, hair loss (alopecia)
  • Painful joints or limbs (hands and legs), chest or back
  • Fever, swelling in the limbs, feeling ill
  • Nerve pain
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), loss of hearing
  • Hiccups, change in voice
  • Pain or altered/abnormal sensation in the mouth, pain in the jaw sweating, night sweats
  • Muscle spasm
  • Difficulty in urination, blood or protein in the urine
  • Bruising or reaction at the injection site
DOSAGE OF CAPETERO 500MG TABLET
  • The recommended dose of Capetero 500mg tablet is 1250 mg/m2 administered orally twice daily (morning and evening; equivalent to 2500 mg/m2 total daily dose) for 2 weeks followed by 1-week rest period given as 3-week cycles1.
  • It should be taken within 30 minutes after eating a meal.
  • It is advised that you do not miss any dose of this medicine. If you miss any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Ques 1: Is Capetero 500mg prescribed as a monotherapy?

Ans :Capetero 500mg is prescribed as a monotherapy and also in combination with other anticancer agents like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin to treat breast and colorectal cancer respectively.

Ques 2: What tests are essential before starting treatment with Capetero 500mg?

Ans :Before starting treatment with Capetero 500mg, your healthcare provider will recommend tests for pregnancy, DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase), prothrombin time, INR, kidney function tests and serum electrolytes.

Ques 3: Is it safe to undergo a surgery during the treatment with Capetero 500mg?

Ans :It is suggested to avoid planning for surgery while on treatment with Capetero 500mg. Tell your physician before you undergo surgery or dental procedures.

Ques 4: What should you do if you missed a dose of Capetero 500mg?

Ans :If you missed taking a dose of Capetero 500mg Tablet , skip this dose. Do not take two tablets to make up for the missed dose. Report to your healthcare provider right away if you missed taking more than two doses of this drug.

Ques 5: Who should not take Capetero 500mg?

Ans :Capetero 500mg is not recommended for people who are allergic to this drug, 5-fluorouracil and their ingredients. It is also contraindicated in people with severe kidney disease and DPD deficiency (dihydro pyrimidine dehydrogenase).

Ques 6: Can you smoke while on treatment with Capetero 500mg?

Ans :It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Capetero 500mg as smoking can reduce the concentration of drug in the body..

Ques 7: How do you know if you have overdosed on Capetero 500mg?

Ans :Watch out for symptoms like nausea, gastric irritation, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.

Capetero 500mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Capecitabine. It belongs to the category of medicines known as antimetabolites. This medication is used in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of Metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer. It is oral chemotherapy; hence it is preferred by many patients.

Capetero 500mg Tablet is also used to prevent new occurrence of colon cancer after complete removal of the tumor by surgery. It may be used either alone or in combination with other medicines

Capetero 500mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver, kidney disease or had severe reactions to fluoropyrimidine therapy (a group of anticancer medicines such as fluorouracil).

Capetero 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.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

MEDICINAL USE OF Capetero 500mg Tablet

Capetero 500mg is prescribed alone and also in combination with other anticancer medications like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin. It stops the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the DNA synthesis. This drug gets converted into its active form called fluorouracil and interferes with cell signaling, ultimately preventing the multiplication of cancer cells.

Capetero 500mg is used to treat,

  • Adjuvant colon cancer
  • Metastatic colorectal cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
h5>SIDE EFFECTS OF Capetero 500mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash, dry or itchy skin
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dehydration and weight loss
  • Sleeplessness (insomnia), depression
  • Headache, sleepiness, dizziness
  • Tingling sensations or numbness in the skin
  • Changes in taste
  • Increased tears, irritation in the eye, redness of eyes (conjunctivitis)
  • Inflammation of the veins (thrombophlebitis)
  • Shortness of breath, bleeding from nose, cough or runny nose
  • Cold sores or other herpes infections
  • Infections of the lungs or respiratory system (pneumonia or bronchitis)
  • Bleeding from the gut, constipation, pain in upper abdomen, indigestion, excess wind
  • Dry mouth
  • Skin problems (rash, reddening, dry skin, itching, skin discoloration, skin loss
  • Inflammation, nail disorder, hair loss (alopecia)
  • Painful joints or limbs (hands and legs), chest or back
  • Fever, swelling in the limbs, feeling ill
  • Nerve pain
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), loss of hearing
  • Hiccups, change in voice
  • Pain or altered/abnormal sensation in the mouth, pain in the jaw sweating, night sweats
  • Muscle spasm
  • Difficulty in urination, blood or protein in the urine
  • Bruising or reaction at the injection site
DOSAGE OF PEGSTIM INJECTION
  • The recommended dose of Capegard 50mg tablet is 1250 mg/m2 administered orally twice daily (morning and evening; equivalent to 2500 mg/m2 total daily dose) for 2 weeks followed by 1-week rest period given as 3-week cycles1.
  • It should be taken within 30 minutes after eating a meal.
  • It is advised that you do not miss any dose of this medicine. If you miss any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Ques 1: Is Capetero 500mg prescribed as a monotherapy?

Ans :Capetero 500mg is prescribed as a monotherapy and also in combination with other anticancer agents like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin to treat breast and colorectal cancer respectively.

Ques 2: What tests are essential before starting treatment with Capetero 500mg?

Ans :Before starting treatment with Capetero 500mg, your healthcare provider will recommend tests for pregnancy, DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase), prothrombin time, INR, kidney function tests and serum electrolytes.

Ques 3: Is it safe to undergo a surgery during the treatment with Capetero 500mg?

Ans :It is suggested to avoid planning for surgery while on treatment with Capetero 500mg. Tell your physician before you undergo surgery or dental procedures.

Ques 4: What should you do if you missed a dose of Capetero 500mg?

Ans :If you missed taking a dose of Capetero 500mg Tablet , skip this dose. Do not take two tablets to make up for the missed dose. Report to your healthcare provider right away if you missed taking more than two doses of this drug.

Ques 5: Who should not take Capetero 500mg?

Ans :Capetero 500mg is not recommended for people who are allergic to this drug, 5-fluorouracil and their ingredients. It is also contraindicated in people with severe kidney disease and DPD deficiency (dihydro pyrimidine dehydrogenase).

Ques 6: Can you smoke while on treatment with Capetero 500mg?

Ans :It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Capetero 500mg as smoking can reduce the concentration of drug in the body..

Ques 7: How do you know if you have overdosed on Capetero 500mg?

Ans :Watch out for symptoms like nausea, gastric irritation, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.