CAPNAT 500MG-10 TAB

What is Capnat 500mg Tablet?

Capnat 500mg contains the salt name Capecitabine. It is manufactured by Natco Pharma Limited. This tablet is an anti-metabolite used for chemotherapy for treating patients suffering from various cancers. It is used for the treatment of breast, colon, and rectum cancers. It comes as a pill, which is consumed after having food. This medicine interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It slows down their growth and kills them. It is used either alone or in combination with other medications. 

Capecitabine what type of drug?

 Capecitabine is sold under the brand name Xeloda. It belongs to a group of medicine called Cytostatic medicines which stops the growth of cancer cells. It is a type of drug known as an “antimetabolite. It is used to treat breast cancer, colon cancer, and rectum cancer. It works to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. It prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. This Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medications as a part of chemotherapy. This medicine is taken in form of a pill.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. It can start in one or both breasts. It occurs more in women than men. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women after skin cancer. It affects women over the age of 50. The breast is an organ located on top of the upper ribs and chest muscles. There is a left and right breast and each one has glands and fatty tissue. Women breast make and deliver milk to feed newborns and infants.

• How does breast cancer occur?

It occurs when breast cells change and grow out of control. It creates a mass of tissue called a tumor. It spread to other parts of the body and forms new tumors. This stage is known as 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 is the Colon cancer and rectum cancer?

 Cancer often begins as a growth called a polyp inside the colon or rectum. Removing these polyps can prevent cancer. It affects older adults. Though it can happen at any stage. It usually begins as a small noncancerous group of cells, called polyps that form inside the colon. These polyps become cancerous after some time.

Rectum cancers begin in the rectum. It starts at the end of the segment of the colon and ends and reaches the short narrow path leading to the anus.

Some of the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer include a change in bowel habits, Blood on or in the stool, anemia, abdominal pain or pelvic pain, weight loss, and vomiting.

 Capnat 500 mg Tablet should be taken within 30 minutes after a meal at a fixed time every day. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. 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. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice. You should use the contraceptive pill to avoid pregnancy.

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

What are the benefits of Capnat 500mg?

• Treatment of breast cancer

Capnat 500 mg helps in the treatment of breast cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medications treatment like chemotherapy. It treats and gives relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, change in breast size or texture, change in breast shape, and change in the skin of the breast. It stops or reduces the growth of cancer cells. It prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. 

• Treatment of colon and rectum cancer

A combination of both colon and rectum cancer is known as Colorectal cancer or bowel cancer. Both are part of the large intestine. Symptoms of colon and rectum such as blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, and fatigue. It treats and reduces the risk of developing further cancerous growth and bowel cancer. It kills or stops the growth of cancer cells. It prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine. So you should consult the risk and benefit with your doctor. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

Side effects of Capnat 500mg Tablet

There are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need 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

• Chang in taste
• Stomach pain
• Weakness
• Upset stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Increased thirst
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Skin rash
• Back pain
• Joint pain, muscle pain

What is the process of taking Capnat 500mg Tablet?

Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. 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. It is used as a pill whole with a whole glass of water.

How does Capnat 500mg work?

This medicine gets converted into 5-fluorouracil. It is a type of chemical in our body. This chemical holds the genetic materials (RNA and DNA) in the cancer cells. It interferes with their growth. This slow down the growth of cancer cell and kills them.

FAQ’S

Is it safe to use Capnat 500mg while driving?

• Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, nauseous, and tiredness.

How long does Capnat 500mg take?

• The time required to effect this medicine is not known and clinically given.
• Consult your doctor regarding it.

Can Capnat 500mg be taken for kidney disease?

• This medicine should be taken with precaution in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor.