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Shilcap 500mg Tablet

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Shilpa Medicare Ltd

Salt Composition

Capecitabine (500mg)

Overview Shilcap 500mg Tablet

Capshil 500mg tablets are indicated for treating breast, colorectal, and rectal cancers. Other uses may be determined by your physician. It's administered as part of chemotherapy, either alone or in conjunction with other drugs. Consume Capshil 500mg with food, within 30 minutes post-meal. Dosage and frequency are physician-determined, varying based on your condition and potentially adjusted over time. Adhere strictly to your doctor's instructions; improper usage or overdose can lead to severe adverse effects. Therapeutic benefits may take weeks or months to manifest; discontinue only under medical supervision. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, weakness, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. This medication can lower blood cell counts (specifically white blood cells), increasing infection risk. Regular blood tests monitoring blood cell levels, along with heart, liver, and uric acid levels, are essential. Inform your doctor of any pre-existing liver or kidney issues, or concurrent use of anti-infective medications before commencing treatment. Interactions with other medications are possible; disclose all medications to your doctor. This medication is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Reliable contraception for both partners is crucial throughout the treatment period to prevent conception.

Primary Ingredients of Shilcap 500mg Tablet

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Uses of Shilcap 500mg Tablet

Malignancies of the breast and colorectal system

Major Benefits of Shilcap 500mg Tablet:

Consume this medication according to your physician's prescribed dosage and schedule. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Administer Shilcap 500mg Tablet with a meal.

Common Side effects of Shilcap 500mg Tablet:

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

How to use Shilcap 500mg Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Ingest the 500mg Shilcap Tablet whole; do not break, crush, or chew it. Administer this medication with food.

How Shilcap 500mg Tablet works:

Capsium 500mg tablets are a cancer treatment. Metabolic processes transform the drug into 5-fluorouracil, which inhibits the production of RNA and DNA within cancerous cells. This disruption of cellular replication slows and ultimately halts tumor growth, leading to cell death.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Shilcap 500mg Tablet lacks established safety data. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Using Shilcap 500mg tablets during pregnancy poses a confirmed risk to the fetus and is therefore inadvisable. Exceptions may exist in critical circumstances where a physician deems the potential benefits outweigh the known hazards. Always seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Breastfeeding mothers should avoid Shilcap 500mg Tablets. Evidence indicates potential infant harm from this medication.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking a Shilcap 500mg Tablet might reduce alertness, impair vision, and cause drowsiness or dizziness. Driving should be avoided if these effects are experienced.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with kidney impairment should use Shilcap 500mg Tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. Consult a physician before use. Shilcap 500mg Tablets are contraindicated in those with severe kidney disease.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should exercise caution when using Shilcap 500mg tablets; dosage modification may be necessary. Consult a physician for guidance. Shilcap 500mg tablets are contraindicated in individuals with severe renal dysfunction.

What if you forget to take Shilcap 500mg Tablet :

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Facts to Know About Shilcap 500mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Modified Deoxycytidine
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications
Action Class Metabolic Inhibitors

FAQs on Shilcap 500mg Tablet

Shilcap 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 may also occur. Report any severe or persistent symptoms to your doctor.
Shilcap 500mg 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 of skin or eyes) are also possible. Report any of these symptoms to your doctor immediately.
Yes, fatigue and weakness are common side effects of Shilcap 500mg Tablet, potentially impairing your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Shilcap 500mg Tablet may interact dangerously with blood thinners such as warfarin, potentially altering clotting and causing severe, even fatal, bleeding. This risk is heightened for cancer patients, particularly those over 60. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience unusual bleeding (e.g., vomiting blood, black or bloody stools, bloody or dark urine, easy bruising).
Treatment duration for Shilcap 500mg Tablet varies depending on your condition and response, typically involving 21-day treatment cycles. Each cycle consists of 14 days of medication followed by a 7-day break. Always follow your doctor's prescribed treatment schedule.
Using Shilcap 500mg Tablet necessitates birth control. This medication can harm a developing fetus. Women should use birth control throughout treatment and for six months afterward. Men whose partners can conceive should also use effective birth control during treatment and for three months after their final dose.
Shilcap 500mg Tablet is an antineoplastic chemotherapy drug, classified as an antimetabolite. Unlike cytostatic medications, Shilcap 500mg Tablet is inactive until metabolized in the body, with preferential conversion to its active anti-cancer form within tumor tissue.
Regular checkups with your doctor are necessary while taking Shilcap 500mg Tablet to monitor side effects and treatment progress. These may include blood tests to check your complete blood count (CBC), kidney, and liver function, as recommended by your doctor.
Take Capecitabine within 30 minutes of finishing a meal. Swallow whole tablets with water; do not crush or cut them. If unable to swallow a whole tablet, consult your physician. Crushing or cutting Shilcap 500mg Tablets requires a trained professional and specialized equipment.
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