Capegard 500 Tablet (Capecitabine 500mg)

Capegard 500 Tablet

Capegard 500 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine which is used in the treatment of colorectal and breast cancer. It should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. It may cause severe liver and kidney injury if taken in high quantities. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Capegard 500 mg Tablet
Cacit 500 mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Capecite 500 mg Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Capehope 500 mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Capiibine 500 mg Tablet
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
Xecap 500 mg Tablet
Rpg Life Sciences Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Capegard 500 mg Tablet
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Hair loss
Low white blood cell count
Blurred vision
Headache
Dry mouth
Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Muscle or joint pain
Loss of appetite
Bone pain

Uses of Capegard 500 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Colorectal Cancer
Capegard 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Dukes’ stage C colon cancer and metastatic colorectal carcinoma.
Breast cancer
Capegard 500 mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines in the treatment of breast cancer.
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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to capecitabine or 5-fluorouracil.
Impaired kidney function
Capegard 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney injury (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/minute) due to increased risk of serious side effects.

Dosage

Missed Dose
It is advised that you do not miss any dose of this medicine. If you miss any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take Capegard 500 mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. Do not miss any scheduled dose. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.