Capegard 500 Mg Tablets

Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine)

What Is The Generic Name For Capegard 500 Mg Tablet:

Capecitabine is the generic version for Capegard 500 mg Tablet

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

• Capegard

About Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine)

Capegard 500 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Cipla Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Capegard 500 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Capegard 500 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Capegard 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Colorectal Cancer
• Breast cancer

How Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine) Works:

Capegard 500 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Capecitabine is an anticancer medication which works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA & RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells & eventually kills them.

Before You Use Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Capecitabine
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

• You should avoid taking alcohol
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

You should not take Capegard 500 mg Tablet if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have you have liver problems
• Have Kidney disease
• Are patient with osteoporosis
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to the Tablet
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are suffering from high/ low levels of calcium
• Are suffering from cardiac toxicity problems
• Have hand and foot syndrome
• Have diabetes
• Have nervous system disorders
• Are taking medication for blood thinning
• Are taking any medications for gout, fits, or cancer
• Have Liver/ Kidney disease
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Capegard 500 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Capegard 500 mg Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

How Much Of The Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine) to Be Used:

As Capegard 500 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Capegard 500 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than suggested by doctor.

How To Take The Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Take Capegard 500 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Capegard 500 mg Tablet can be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

You are always advised to take Capegard 500 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

Overdose:

You must seek emergency medical attention and/or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by you as soon as possible. It is appropriate to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the tablet to make up for the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Capegard 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Hair loss
• Low white blood cell count
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
• Muscle or joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Bone pain
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Painful blisters on hands and feet

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Capegard 500 mg Tablet. This can produce some unwanted effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Allopurinol
• Phenytoin
• Phenindione
• Clozapine
• Folic Acid
• Live attenuated vaccines and related products
• It can also interact with following disease condition:
• Hypersensitivity
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Disease
• Heart Disease
• Diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Skin reactions
• Infections

Warning And Precaution:

Capegard 500 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Liver/kidney disease
• You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness
• Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary while taking this medicine
• Women who are planning to become pregnant must use two methods of contraception while on this therapy & thereafter as suggested by the doctor.
• Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy & thereafter as suggested by the doctor. They must seek guidance & counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.
• You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents
• You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine
• You must always consult your physician if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Capegard 500 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Capegard 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablets are intact and not damaged while storing.