Effective Pain Relief with Capivo 500mg Capsules

Capivo 500mg Capsule

Active ingredient: Capecitabine

Category: Antimetabolites

Uses:

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

Mechanism of action:

• Capivo 500mg stops the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis.
• The drug gets converted into its active form called fluorouracil and interferes with cell signaling, preventing the multiplication of cancer cells.

Important information:

• Not recommended for children and adolescents.
• Consult a physician if you are intolerant to sugars, as this medication contains lactose.
• Not suitable for individuals with low white blood cell or platelet count, chickenpox, shingles, or DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase).

Dosage:

• Take the medication within thirty minutes after finishing a meal.
• Follow the prescribed schedule. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose.
• Do not crush or chew the capsule.

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, inflammation of veins, runny nose, fever, infections, hair loss, pain in joints, back, dry mouth, indigestion, constipation.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: Not recommended due to potential fetal harm.
• Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive this drug.
• Lungs: Consult a doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Capivo 500mg. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Alcohol: Consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: Capivo 500mg capsule may cause drowsiness which can affect the patient’s ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before you resume driving.

FAQs:

1. Is Capivo 500mg prescribed as a monotherapy?

   • Capivo 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.

2. What tests are essential before starting treatment with Capivo 500mg?

   • Before starting treatment with Capivo 500mg, 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 Capivo 500mg?

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

4. What should you do if you missed a dose of Capivo 500mg?

   • If you missed taking a dose of Capivo 500mg capsule, skip this dose. Do not take two capsules 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.

5. Who should not take Capivo 500mg?

   • Capivo 500mg is not recommended for people who are allergic to this drug, 5-fluorouracil and its ingredients. It is also contraindicated in people with severe kidney disease and DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase).

6. Can you smoke while on treatment with Capivo 500mg?

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

7. How do you know if you have overdosed on Capivo 500mg?

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

Storage:

• Store Capivo 500mg capsule in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C). Do not freeze.
• Keep it out of reach from children and pets.

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