Caxeta 500 Mg

Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine)

What Is The Generic Name For Caxeta 500 Mg:

Capecitabine is the generic version for Caxeta 500 mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Caxeta 500 mg (Capecitabine):

• Xeloda

About Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine):

Caxeta 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is used in the treatment of colorectal and Breast Cancer. You may purchase it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Caxeta 500 mg.

Strength:

Caxeta 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, 500 mg 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 Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine):

Caxeta 500 mg is used in the treatment of:

• Breast Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer

How Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine) Works:

Caxeta 500 mg contains Capecitabine which lowers the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body which further lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

Before You Use Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Capecitabine
• You do not take alcohol
• Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

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

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

When Not To Use Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine):

You should avoid Caxeta 500 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have Liver/Kidney Impairment
• Are Breastfeeding
• You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to it
• Have Bleeding Problems
• Have Kidney Problems
• Have Diabetes
• Have Bone Pain or Fracture
• Have hand and foot problems
• Have had a Surgery or have been operated recently
• Take Alcohol
• Have any Liver Disease
• Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Caxeta 500 mg contains Capecitabine, which is used in the treatment of colorectal and Breast Cancer. Caxeta 500 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

It is not recommended for Pediatric Population and should be given on doctor’s prescription only.  

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

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Caxeta 500 mg. Do not exceed the dose on your own as it may result in adverse effects.

How To Take The Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine):

Caxeta 500 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with food. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine)

You are always advised to take Caxeta 500 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Contact your physician immediately if you are suspecting an Overdose.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Caxeta 500 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Caxeta 500 Mg (Capecitabine)

• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Cough
• Loss of appetite
• Weight gain
• Joint pain
• Sore Throat
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Skin Rashes
• Stomach pain
• Low white blood cell count
• Dry mouth
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Caxeta 500 mg effects may be altered by other medicines or other products you using. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always discuss it with your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Phenytoin
• Clozapine
• Folic Acid
• Live attenuated vaccines and related products

It may interact with the few diseased conditions:

• Liver Disease
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Kidney Disease

Warning And Precaution:

Caxeta 500 mg should be used very cautiously or avoided in:

• Impaired Liver/Renal Function 
• Skin Problems
• Blood cell problems
• Infections
• Hypersensitivity
• Diarrhea and Dehydration
• Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
• Consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Ask your doctor if you have any confusion regarding dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Do not stop Caxeta 500 mg suddenly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

Storage:

Store it at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged.