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Introduction of Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s

The Xeloda 500mg tablet can be used, as prescribed by the doctor, to treat certain diseases. It is used as part of chemotherapy itself or in conjunction with any other medication.

After having a meal, Xeloda 500mg tablet should be taken within 30 minutes. Your doctor can determine the suitable dosage regimen based on the condition. This depends on what you are being treated for and can vary from time to time. You can take medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor. It may cause some severe side effects if you use it in the wrong manner or take too long.

Tell the doctor before using medication if you have liver or kidney conditions or if you are using other medications to cure illnesses. This medicine can interact with different medicines, please let your doctor know all the medicines you are taking. During pregnancy or even during breastfeeding, this medicine is not advised. During therapy, the use of reliable contraceptive by both males and females is essential as it affects the effectiveness.

How To Use Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Roche

Active Ingredient

capecitabine

Manufactured by

Excella GmbH & Co.KG

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Many side effects require minimal medical assistance and fades as the body responds to the medicine. Speak to the doctor if they continue or if you are particularly worried.

Vomiting, fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea are the most frequent side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in the blood, thus raising the susceptibility of infections. To monitor the blood cells together with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels, routine blood tests are required.

Hand and Foot Syndrome, Chest pain, Eye irritation, Increased lacrimation, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Weight gain, Joint pain, Insomnia

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Safe)

There is no contraindication nor any pervious data to suggest interaction between Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s and alcohol. The side effects profile of Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s also does not suggest any augmentation of the alcohol side effects.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)

There is no human pregnancy data on the usage of Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s but animal reproductive studies suggest high teratogenicity and harm during pregnancy. It is, therefore, contraindicated to be used during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

It is contraindicated to breastfeed while on this medication eventhough it is not known whether Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s will be secreted into the human breastmilk or not.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

It is not advisable to drive when on Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s treatment as potential side effects such as eye irritation and dizziness may occur which can affect the ability to drive and concentrate.

Kidney Warning (High Risk)

Xeloda 500mg Tablet 120s dosage should be adjusted on people with mild to moderate renal impairment and is contraindicated in severe renal impairment.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Despite insufficient data to recommend dosage adjustment, precautionary measures should be taken in people with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Close monitoring may be advisable in people with severe hepatic impairment.

Quick Tips

Xeloda 500mg Tablet should be taken within 30 minutes of eating a meal.
The dosage and the amount of cycles of therapy depends on patient's condition.
May cause dizziness. Use Xeloda 500mg Tablet with caution when driving or doing activities that require attention until you know how it affects you.
Compared to most chemotherapy medications, the frequency of hair loss is significantly lower.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Xeloda 500mg Tablet.
Regular blood tests will be conducted to monitor your blood cells.
Notify your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, mouth sores, chest pain or lack of appetite.

References

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2. Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 947.

3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 191.

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Information last updated on: Wed Jan 24 2024 22:25:05 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.

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