Effective Pain Relief with Capamed 500mg Capsules

Capamed 500mg Capsule

Active ingredient: Capecitabine

Category: Antimetabolites

Uses:

• Adjuvant colon cancer
• Metastatic colorectal cancer
• Metastatic breast cancer

Mechanism of action:

• Capamed 500mg capsule stops the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis.
• It gets converted into its active form called fluorouracil and interferes with cell signalling, preventing the multiplication of cancer cells.

Important information:

• Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C), do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach from children and pets.
• Take as prescribed by your doctor, do not crush or chew the tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If it is over 12 hours, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times.

Side effects:

• Serious: severe bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, heart problems, loss of too much body fluid, kidney failure, serious skin and mouth reactions, hand and foot syndrome, liver problems, decreased blood count.
• Common: loss of appetite, weight loss, insomnia, depression, headache, dizziness, eye irritation, runny nose, fever, infections, hair loss, pain in joints, back, dry mouth, indigestion, constipation.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm.
• Breast feeding: talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive this drug.
• Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Capamed 500mg capsule.
• Alcohol: consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: Capecad 500mg may cause drowsiness which can affect the patient’s ability to drive or use machines.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.

FAQs:

1. Is Capamed 500mg capsule prescribed as a monotherapy?
   • Capamed 500mg capsule is prescribed as a monotherapy and also in combination with other anticancer agents like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin to treat breast and colorectal cancer respectively.
2. What tests are essential before starting treatment with Capamed 500mg capsule?
   • Before starting treatment with Capamed 500mg capsule, your healthcare provider will recommend tests for pregnancy, DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase), prothrombin time, INR, kidney function tests and serum electrolytes.
3. Is it safe to undergo surgery during the treatment with Capamed 500mg capsule?
   • It is suggested to avoid planning for surgery while on treatment with Capamed 500mg capsule. Tell your physician before you undergo surgery or dental procedures.
4. What should you do if you missed a dose of Capamed 500mg capsule?
   • If you missed taking a dose of Capamed 500mg capsule, 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 Capamed 500mg capsule.
5. Who should not take Capamed 500mg capsule?
   • Capamed 500mg capsule is not recommended for people who are allergic to Capecitabine, and its other ingredients. It is also contraindicated in people with severe kidney disease and DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase).
6. Can you smoke while on treatment with Capamed 500mg capsule?
   • It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Capamed 500mg capsule as smoking can reduce the concentration of Capamed 500mg capsule in the body.
7. How do you know if you have overdosed on Capamed 500mg capsule?
   • Watch out for symptoms like nausea, gastric irritation, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.

Fact box:

• Molecule name: Capecitabine
• Therapeutic class: Anti-metabolite
• Pharmacological class: Nucleoside metabolic inhibitor
• Indications:
  • Adjuvant colon cancer
  • Metastatic colorectal cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer

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