Xeloda (Capecitabine)
Xeloda 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. It is used alone or in combination with some other medicine as a part of chemotherapy.
BENEFITS OF XELODA TABLET
Xeloda 500mg Tablet helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Xeloda 500mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
SIDE EFFECTS OF XELODA TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Xeloda
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Blisters on fingers/feet
HOW TO USE XELODA TABLET
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. Xeloda 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW XELODA TABLET WORKS
Xeloda 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xeloda 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xeloda 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Xeloda 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Xeloda 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xeloda 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xeloda 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Xeloda 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.Liver
CAUTION
Xeloda 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xeloda 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Xeloda 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.