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Capivo Tablet

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Medicamen Biotech Ltd

Salt Composition

Capecitabine (150mg)

Overview Capivo Tablet

Oncaspar tablets are indicated for the management of breast, colorectal, and rectal cancers. Additional applications may be determined by your physician. This medication is administered as part of a chemotherapy regimen, either singularly or in conjunction with other drugs. Oncaspar should be ingested with food, within 30 minutes post-meal. Dosage and frequency will be individualized by your doctor based on your specific condition and may be adjusted. Strict adherence to the prescribed regimen is crucial; improper usage or overdose can lead to severe adverse reactions. Therapeutic benefits may not be apparent for several weeks or months; discontinue use only upon your doctor's instruction. Common side effects include emesis, fatigue, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. This medication can suppress blood cell counts (specifically white blood cells), increasing infection risk. Regular blood work, including assessments of blood cell counts, cardiac function, liver health, and uric acid levels, is essential. Prior to initiating treatment, inform your physician of any pre-existing hepatic or renal conditions, and of all current medications, particularly those used to combat infections. Interactions with numerous other drugs are possible; therefore, complete medication disclosure is vital. This medication is contraindicated during gestation and lactation. The use of reliable contraception by both partners throughout the treatment period is strongly advised to prevent conception.

Uses of Capivo Tablet

Carcinoma of the breast and colorectal cancer

Major Benefits of Capivo Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Capivo Tablet should be administered with a meal.

Common Side effects of Capivo Tablet:

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

How to use Capivo Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. It's recommended to take Capivo Tablet with a meal.

How Capivo Tablet works:

Capivo Tablet is a cancer treatment drug. Metabolic processes transform it into 5-fluorouracil, a substance that disrupts the production of cancerous cell genetic material (RNA and DNA). This disruption inhibits cancer cell proliferation, ultimately leading to their demise.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of combining Capivo Tablet with alcohol is undetermined. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Use of Capivo Tablet is contraindicated in pregnancy due to established risks to the fetus. In exceptional life-threatening circumstances, a physician may prescribe it when the potential benefits outweigh the known hazards. Physician consultation is advised.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Lactation and Capivo Tablet use are incompatible. Evidence indicates potential infant toxicity from this medication.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Capivo Tablet may cause drowsiness, blurred vision, or dizziness, potentially impairing alertness. Driving should be avoided if these effects are experienced.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Individuals with kidney impairment should use Capivo Tablet cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. Physician consultation is advised. Capivo Tablet is contraindicated in patients exhibiting severe kidney dysfunction.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should exercise caution when using Capivo tablets; dosage modification may be necessary. A physician's consultation is advised. Capivo tablets are contraindicated for individuals with severe renal dysfunction.

What if you forget to take Capivo Tablet :

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Facts to Know About Capivo Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Modified Deoxycytidine
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications
Behavior Class Metabolic Antagonists

FAQs on Capivo Tablet

Capivo Tablet may cause stomach pain or upset, constipation, appetite loss, and altered taste. Other possible side effects include increased thirst, fatigue, dizziness, headache, hair loss, skin rash, and musculoskeletal pain. Eye irritation (redness, swelling, itching, tearing) and sleep disturbances may also occur. Report any severe or persistent side effects to your doctor.
Capivo Tablet may cause serious side effects including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, swelling, pain, and skin redness, peeling, or sores on the palms and soles. Fever, chills, sore throat, infection signs, swollen extremities (hands, feet, ankles, lower legs), chest pain or pressure, rapid heartbeat, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing skin or eyes) are also possible. Report any of these symptoms to your doctor immediately.
Drowsiness and weakness are common side effects of Capivo Tablet, potentially impairing your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Capivo Tablets can interact dangerously with blood thinners such as warfarin, potentially altering clotting and increasing the risk of bleeding, even fatally. This risk is elevated for cancer patients, particularly those over 60. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience unusual bleeding (including vomiting or coughing up blood, bloody or black stools, bloody or dark urine, or easy bruising).
Treatment duration for Capivo Tablet varies depending on your condition and response, typically involving 21-day cycles of 14 days medication followed by 7 days rest. Always follow your doctor's prescribed treatment schedule.
Capivo tablets necessitate the use of birth control. Women must use contraception throughout treatment and for six months afterward to prevent harm to a developing fetus. Men whose partners can become pregnant should also use effective birth control during treatment and for three months following the final dose.
Capivo Tablet is an antineoplastic chemotherapy drug, specifically an antimetabolite. Unlike cytostatic agents, Capivo is a prodrug; it's inactive until metabolized in the body, exhibiting greater conversion to its active anti-cancer form within tumor tissue.
Regular check-ups with your doctor are necessary while taking Capivo Tablet to monitor side effects and treatment response. Blood tests, as directed, will track your complete blood count (CBC), kidney, and liver function.
Take Capecitabine within 30 minutes of completing a meal. Swallow whole tablets with water; do not crush or cut them. If unable to swallow a whole tablet, consult your doctor. Crushing or cutting Capecitabine tablets requires a trained professional and specialized equipment.
Capivo Tablet
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MRP 540
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