Uses of Capegard 500mg Tablet
Capegard 500mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Cancer
Side effects of Capegard 500mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Capegard 500mg Tablet are - Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia, Paresthesia, Pyrexia, Lethargy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Asthenia, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomatitis
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Capegard 500mg Tablet
Do not use Capegard 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to - Capecitabine
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Capegard 500mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Capegard 500mg Tablet
Capegard 500mg Tablet contains - Capecitabine
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.
Overdose of Capegard 500mg Tablet
The dosage of Capegard 500mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Capegard 500mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Capegard 500mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Capegard 500mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Capegard 500mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :- Antacids containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide:
May increase
exposure to capecitabine and its metabolites. Monitor patient.
Fosphenytoin, phenytoin:
May increase toxicity or fosphenytoin/phenytoin effect. Consider therapy
modification or monitor phenytoin level.
Leucovorin:
May increase cytotoxic effects of 5-FU with enhanced toxicity. Monitor patient carefully.