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Capsy 500mg Tablet

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Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition

Capecitabine (500mg)

Overview Capsy 500mg Tablet

Oncaspar 500mg tablets are indicated for breast, colorectal, and rectal cancers. Additional uses may be determined by a physician. It's administered as a single agent or within a chemotherapy regimen. Oncaspar 500mg tablets should be ingested with food, within 30 minutes of a meal. Dosage and frequency are determined by your doctor, dependent on your condition and subject to change. Strict adherence to the prescribed regimen is crucial; improper use or overdose can lead to severe adverse events. Therapeutic effects may not be immediately apparent, potentially taking weeks or months; discontinue use only as directed by your doctor. Common side effects include emesis, asthenia, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. This medication can reduce blood cell counts (especially white blood cells), increasing infection risk. Regular blood tests monitoring blood cell levels, cardiac function, liver function, and uric acid are mandatory. Inform your doctor of any pre-existing liver or kidney disease, or concurrent use of anti-infectives before commencing treatment. Interactions with other medications are possible; disclose all medications to your physician. This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Employing effective contraception by both partners throughout treatment is essential to prevent conception.

Uses of Capsy 500mg Tablet

Carcinoma of the mammary glands | Colorectal cancer

Major Benefits of Capsy 500mg Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the 500mg Capsy tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Administer this medicine with food.

Common Side effects of Capsy 500mg Tablet:

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

How to use Capsy 500mg Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the 500mg Capsy tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Administer this medication with a meal.

How Capsy 500mg Tablet works:

Capsy 500mg tablets function as an anti-neoplastic agent. Metabolic processes transform the drug into 5-fluorouracil, which inhibits the production of essential genetic components (RNA and DNA) within cancerous cells. This disruption of cellular function arrests cancer cell proliferation and ultimately leads to their demise.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Capsy 500mg Tablet may pose unknown risks. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Taking Capsy 500mg tablets during pregnancy poses a confirmed risk to the fetus. Prescribing may occur in exceptional, life-threatening cases where potential benefits outweigh the dangers, but only at a physician's discretion. Always seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Lactation and Capsy 500mg tablets are incompatible. Evidence indicates potential infant harm from this medication.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking a 500mg Capsy tablet might cause drowsiness, blurred vision, or dizziness. Refrain from driving if you experience these effects.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with kidney impairment should use Capsy 500mg Tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification under medical supervision. The use of Capsy 500mg Tablets is contraindicated in patients exhibiting severe kidney disease.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Capsy 500mg tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification under medical supervision. Capsy 500mg tablets are contraindicated in individuals with severe renal dysfunction.

What if you forget to take Capsy 500mg Tablet :

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Facts to Know About Capsy 500mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Category Modified Deoxycytidine
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications
Actions Metabolic Inhibitors

FAQs on Capsy 500mg Tablet

Capsy 500mg 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 are also possible. Report any severe or persistent side effects to your doctor.
Capsy 500mg Tablet may cause serious side effects including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, swelling, pain, redness, or peeling skin on the palms and soles of the feet. Fever, chills, sore throat, infection, swollen extremities (hands, feet, ankles, lower legs), chest pain or pressure, rapid heartbeat, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) are also possible. Report any of these symptoms to your doctor immediately.
Fatigue and weakness are common side effects of Capsy 500mg Tablets, potentially impairing your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Capsy 500mg Tablets can interact dangerously with blood thinners such as warfarin, potentially altering clot formation and causing life-threatening bleeding. This risk is elevated in cancer patients, particularly those over 60. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience unusual bleeding (including vomiting or spitting blood, black or bloody stools, bloody or dark urine), or easy bruising.
Treatment duration for Capsy 500mg Tablet varies depending on your condition and response. Treatment typically involves 21-day cycles, each consisting of 14 days of medication followed by a 7-day break. Always follow your doctor's prescribed treatment length.
Using Capsy 500mg tablets necessitates reliable birth control. This medication may harm a developing fetus; women should use birth control throughout treatment and for six months afterward. Similarly, men whose partners can conceive must use effective birth control throughout treatment and for three months following the final dose.
Capsy 500mg Tablet is an antineoplastic chemotherapy drug, specifically an antimetabolite. Unlike cytostatic agents, Capsy 500mg Tablet is inactive until metabolized in the body, exhibiting greater activity within tumor tissue.
Regular check-ups with your doctor are necessary while taking Capsy 500mg Tablet to monitor side effects and treatment effectiveness. Blood tests, as directed by your doctor, may be needed to check your complete blood count (CBC), kidney, and liver function.
Take Capecitabine within 30 minutes of completing a meal. Swallow the tablets whole with water; do not crush or cut them. If you can't swallow a whole tablet, consult your doctor. Crushing or cutting Capsy 500mg Tablets requires a trained professional and proper equipment.
Capsy 500mg Tablet
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MRP 1,262
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