Capecitabine Uses
Capecitabine is used for Cancer
How Capecitabine Works
Capecitabine converted to active 5-FU, which causes cellular injury by interfering with DNA synthesis to inhibit cell division and with RNA processing and protein synthesis.
Common side effects of Capecitabine
Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia, Paresthesia, Pyrexia, Lethargy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Asthenia, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomatitis
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