CAPEGARD 500 MG

Introduction (Capegard 500 mg Tablet)

Capegard 500mg Tablet contains a drug called Capecitabine. It is a drug that is used for the treatment of cancers such as breast, colon, and rectum. It comes as a pill that is consumed after food. It is used alone or in combination with some other medication as a part of chemotherapy. It helps to prevent the new occurrence of colon cancer after the complete removal of the tumor by surgery. This medicine interferes with the growth of cancer cells to slow down their growth and kills them.

Capecitabine what class of drug?

Capecitabine is sold under the brand name Xeloda. It belongs to a class of drugs called cytostatic medicines which stops the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat the breast, colon, and rectum. It works to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.

When is capecitabine used in breast cancer?

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women second only to skin cancer. It’s most likely to affect women over the age of 50. Breast cancer originates in your breast tissues. It occurs when breast cells mutate and grow out of control. It creates a mass of tissue called a tumor. Breast cancer conquers and grows into the tissue surrounding your breast. It travels to other parts of the body and forms a new tumor. This stage is called metastasis. Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, a change of size and texture of the breast, and changes in the skin on your breasts.

What’s colon cancer

Colon cancer is the third most important cancer in the U.S. Colon cancer is a cancer of the large intestine, where the body draws out water and salt from solid waste. The waste then moves through the rectum and exits through the anus.

How colon cancer occurs?

Colon cancer occurs when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It affects older adults. It begins as a small noncancerous group of cells called polyps that form inside of the colon. Later on, some of these polyps can become colon cancers.

What’s rectal cancer?

Rectal cancer is also a part of the digestive system. This cancer develops in cells in the rectum. The rectum is located below the sigmoid colon and above the anus. The cells in the rectum change and grow out of control. The disease may develop when growths called polyps on the inner walls of the rectum develop and become cancerous.

What are rectal cancer symptoms?

Symptoms of rectal cancer may include changes in bowel movements, rectal bleeding, and thin, ribbon-like stool. Other symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, blood in stool, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.

Capegard 500 mg Tablet should be taken within 30 minutes of finishing a meal at a fixed time every day. You can take it twice a day, morning and evening. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Women are suggested to use contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce the blood cells (red and white blood cells ) in your blood. It increases the chances of infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and blood uric acid levels to reduce the problem getting worse.

The benefits of Capegard 500 mg Tablet

• Treatment of breast cancer

Capegard 500 Tablet helps to treat breast cancer. It is used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatments like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. This Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells It also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. 

• Treatment of colon and rectum

A combination of colon and rectum is known as colorectal cancer or bowel cancer. Capegard 500mg Tablet treats and lowers the risk of developing further cancerous growths (polyps) and bowel cancer. It kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine so you should discuss its risks and benefits of this medicine with your doctor.

Side effects of Capegard 500 mg Tablet

There are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need a doctor’s attention. If you may experience any side effects that become serious. You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include

• Diarrhea 
• Abdominal pain
• Hair loss
• Low white blood cell
• Vision problem
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Muscle or joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Bone pain

How to take Capegard 500 mg Tablet?

Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Capegard 500 mg Tablet should be taken within 30 minutes of finishing a meal at a fixed time every day. You can take it twice a day, morning and evening. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

What is Capegard 500 mg used for?

• Uses of Capegard 500mg :
• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Rectum cancer

How does Capegard 500mg work?

This medicine belongs to the category of chemotherapy drugs which belongs to the class of Cytotoxic Antimetabolite. It carried out the enzymes in your body. It works to prevent the cancer cells from multiplication.