Capegard 500 Tablet

Capegard 500 Tablet

Breast, colon, and rectal cancers are all treated with Capegard 500 Tablet. Depending on the doctor’s recommendation, it may also be used to treat other conditions. In chemotherapy, it can be used alone or in combination with another drug.

Taking the Capegard 500 Tablet with food within 30 minutes of eating a meal is recommended. Depending on your doctor’s recommendations, you will be prescribed the correct dosage and frequency of use and depending on the condition you’re being treated for, this may vary from time to time. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor as taking it in the wrong manner or overdosing on it can result in side effects. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to, even if it takes several weeks or months to see or feel the benefits.

The medication’s most prevalent side effects are nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The amount of white blood cells in your blood may be reduced by this medication, making you more vulnerable to infections. Your heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels must all be monitored by regular blood testing.

Make sure to inform your doctor if you suffer liver or kidney problems, or if you are taking any medication to treat infections before taking it. You should inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking because this medication can interact with or be affected by them.

Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not take this medication. During therapy, it is critical that both men and women use reliable methods of birth control to avoid becoming pregnant.

Indication

• Breast cancer
• Cancer of colon and rectum

Side effects

Most side effects don’t need to be treated by a doctor, and they go away as your body adapts to the medicine. You should consult your doctor if the symptoms continue or if you are concerned.

Common side effects of Capegard 500 Tablet

• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Blisters on fingers/feet

How to use

Take this medication as prescribed by your doctor in the dosage and time frame specified. Take it all in at once. Avoid chewing, crushing or breaking it in any way. It is advised to take Capegard 500 Tablet with meal.

How it works

Capegard 500 Tablet is a cancer-fighting medication. This medication is transformed to 5-fluorouracil once it reaches the body (chemical). This drug prevents cancer cells from synthesizing genetic components (RNA and DNA), halting their proliferation. This treatment causes cancer cells to develop slowly and eventually die.

Precautions

Alcohol – SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR

It’s not known if Capegard 500 Tablet and alcohol are compatible. Please seek medical advice.

Pregnancy – SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR

Capegard 500 Tablet is unsafe for Pregnant women, as there is clear evidence of harm to the unborn. However, if the advantages outweigh the potential hazards, the doctor may prescribe it in specific life-threatening cases. Please seek medical advice.

Breast feeding – UNSAFE

It is not recommended to take Capegard 500 Tablet while lactating. The medicine may be hazardous to the baby, according to data.

Driving – UNSAFE

Capegard 500 Tablet may impair alertness, impair eyesight, or make you sleepy and dizzy while driving. If these symptoms appear, do not drive.

Kidney – CAUTION

In patients with kidney disease, Capegard 500 Tablet should be taken with caution. Capegard 500 Tablet dosage may need to be adjusted. Please seek medical advice. Patients with serious kidney condition should avoid taking Capegard 500 Tablet.

Liver – CAUTION

In patients with liver disease, Capegard 500 Tablet should be taken with caution. Capegard 500 Tablet dosage may need to be adjusted. Please seek medical advice. Patients with serious liver condition should avoid taking Capegard 500 Tablet.

Tips

• Capegard 500 Tablet is used to treat colon, rectum, and breast cancer alone or in conjunction with other medications.
• Many patients prefer this form of chemotherapy since it is administered orally.
• It should be consumed within 30 minutes of a meal.
• Depending on the type and stage of cancer being treated, the dose and number of therapy cycles required will vary.
• Dizziness may occur as a side effect. Don’t get behind the wheel unless you know how it affects you.
• Compared to other chemotherapy medications, hair loss is substantially less frequent with this medication.
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not take this medication.
• During treatment with this medication, your doctor may regularly check your blood cells. If you get symptoms of an infection, such as a fever, sore throat, rash, or severe diarrhea, consult your doctor right away.
• If you experience any negative effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, chest pain, or loss of appetite, consult your doctor right away.

Packing

10 tablets in 1 strip