Capekast
Capecitabine Tablets IP 500 mg
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
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the affordable capecitabine tablets?
Capekast
It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
How is Capekast (capecitabine) used?
It is used in cycles.
It is taken within 30 minutes of the food.
Why is it necessary to check the DPD enzyme before giving Capekast (capecitabine)?
It breaks down the drug.
Without the DPD enzyme, the capecitabine builds up in the body.
It causes toxicity.
Capekast (capecitabine) can cause severe dehydration. How?
It causes severe diarrhea.
Take enough water.
Can one split the Capekast (capecitabine) into 2 parts?
It can lead to irritation.
It can also change the drug absorption.
Drinking alcohol while on Capekast (capecitabine) therapy. Is it safe?
It worsens the side effects.
Which is the anticancer drug manufacturer from India?
Aprazer Healthacre manufactures a wide range of cancer drugs.
