Common Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Hand-foot syndrome, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).

Expert advice for Capegard Tablet
Capecitabine should be taken with water within half an hour of taking a meal.Inform your doctor if you are suffering from high or low levels of calcium, cardiac toxicity problems or hand and foot syndrome.Inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, nervous system disorders or are taking medication for blood thinning.Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications for gout (allopurinol), fits (phenytoin), or cancer (folinic acid, oxaliplatin, bevacizumab).Capecitabine may cause dizziness or nausea and so it is recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery immediately after taking it.Treatment with capecitabine need to be permanently discontinued in patients who experience a severe skin reaction.Women who are planning to become pregnant should use two methods of contraception while on this therapy and thereafter as recommended by the doctor. Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy and thereafter as recommended by the doctor. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.

Q. Is Capegard a generic/ effective/ FDA approved?
Yes, Capegard is a generic. It is approved by the FDA. It is effective when taken for a condition at a dose for the duration prescribed by the doctor

Q. Is Capegard an anthracycline?
No, Capegard is not an anthracycline

Q. Is Capegard cytotoxic?
No. Capegard is a cytostatic (stops the growth of cells) agent

Q. How is it administered?
It is administered as a tablet

Q. Where is Capegard absorbed?
Capegard is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

Q. How is it metabolized?
It is metabolized in the liver and tumor tissue

Q. How quickly does Capegard work?
Capegard works based on intensity and severity of cancer. Please ask the doctor how quickly it will work

Q. How long does it stay in the system?
Capecitabine and its metabolites stay in the system about two hours on an average

Q. Does Capegard cause hair loss/ tiredness/ diarrhea or affect skin?
Capegard is known to have side effects like hair loss/ tiredness/ diarrhea and affects skin. Please inform the doctor about any side effects that you observe while on therapy.