Capekast

Capekast

Composition: Capecitabine – 500 mg

Therapeutic Class: Antimetabolite

Capekast

Capekast is a well-established Capecitabine formulation trusted worldwide by oncologists, offering an affordable, effective treatment for various cancers, including breast cancer, colorectal cancer.

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What is Capekast?

Capekast is an oral chemotherapy drug that is used against various cancers.

Uses of Capekast

• • Breast cancer
• • Colorectal cancers
• • Stomach cancers

How does Capekast work?

Capekast is a prodrug, gets activated inside the body to form 5-fluorouracil. It selectively targets tumor cells and inhibits DNA formation.

Common Side Effects

• • Redness, swelling in hands, palms
• • Loose watery stools
• • Tiredness
• • Painful ulcers in the mouth
• • Low blood count
• • Loss of appetite
• • Elevated liver enzymes

Serious Side Effects

• • High fever, chills
• • Bleeding
• • Dehydration
• • Severe skin rash
• • Bone marrow suppression
• • Cardio toxicity – chest pain, irregular heartbeat
• • Liver toxicity – jaundice, yellowish skin and urine coloration

Precautions

To be used cautiously in patients with pre-existing:

• • Heart problems
• • Liver dysfunctions
• • Elderly patients
• • Kidney disorders
• • Ongoing Myelosuppressant medicines

Contraindications

Not to be used if –

• • Hypersensitive or allergic to capecitabine or any excipients
• • Severe kidney impairment
• • Breastfeeding mothers
• • Pregnant women

Warning

To be used under the supervision of a medical practitioner or oncology specialist, having adequate diagnostic and monitoring facilities.

Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency can cause drug accumulation and toxicity.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

Monitor regularly:

• • Symptoms of diarrhea
• • Dehydration – electrolyte balance
• • Total blood count
• • Bleeding risks
• • Hand-foot syndrome
• • Kidney functions
• • Cardiac functions