Capnat 500 Mg Tablets

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3303

USA Brand Name

Xeloda

Strength

500mg

Generic Name

Capecitabine

Manufacturer

Natco Pharma Limited

## Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Capnat 500 Mg Tablet:

Capecitabine is the generic version for Capnat 500 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Xeloda

## About Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine)

Capnat 500 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Natco Pharma Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Capnat 500 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Capnat 500 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Capnat 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Colorectal Cancer

Breast cancer

## How Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine) Works:

Capnat 500 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Capecitabine is an anticancer medication which works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA & RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells & eventually kills them.

## Before You Use Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Capecitabine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

You should not take Capnat 500 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have you have liver problems

Have Kidney disease

Are patient with osteoporosis

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are suffering from high/ low levels of calcium

Are suffering from cardiac toxicity problems

Have hand and foot syndrome

Have diabetes

Have nervous system disorders

Are taking medication for blood thinning

Are taking any medications for gout, fits, or cancer

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Capnat 500 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Capecitabine, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Capnat 500 mg Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine) to Be Used:

As Capnat 500 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Capnat 500 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than suggested by doctor.

## How To Take The Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Take Capnat 500 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Capnat 500 mg Tablet can be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

You are always advised to take Capnat 500 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek emergency medical attention and/or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by you as soon as possible. It is appropriate to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the tablet to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Capnat 500 Mg Tablet (Capecitabine):

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Hair loss

Low white blood cell count

Blurred vision

Headache

Dry mouth

Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

Muscle or joint pain

Loss of appetite

Bone pain

Vomiting

Weakness

Nausea

Fatigue

Painful blisters on hands and feet

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Capnat 500 mg Tablet. This can produce some unwanted effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Allopurinol

Phenytoin

Phenindione

Clozapine

Folic Acid

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Hypersensitivity

Kidney Disease

Liver Disease

Heart Disease

Diarrhea

Dehydration

Skin reactions

Infections

## Warning And Precaution:

Capnat 500 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary while taking this medicine

Women who are planning to become pregnant must use two methods of contraception while on this therapy & thereafter as suggested by the doctor.

Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy & thereafter as suggested by the doctor. They must seek guidance & counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents

You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your physician if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Capnat 500 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Capnat 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablets are intact and not damaged while storing.