Description

Capegard 500mg helps in the treatment of breast, colon, and rectum cancer. Capecitabine 500 mg is oral chemotherapy, hence preferred by many patients. Capegard 500 Tablet stops cancer cells from growing, as a result of which they eventually die. Capecitabine 500 mg is sometimes used with certain other drugs as part of combination chemotherapy resulting in exceptional results. The frequency of hair loss is much less compared to other chemotherapy drugs.

How to Use Capegard 500mg?

Capecitabine Tablets are taken by mouth, with food, two times per day. The recommended dose is 1250 mg/m2 administered orally for two weeks, followed by a 1-week rest period given as 3-week cycles. Capegard 500 Tablet is taken within 30 minutes after eating a meal.

Side Effects 

Capecitabine 500 mg often causes nausea and vomiting. The other side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, hair loss, blurred vision, headache, low white blood cell count, and dry mouth. It also causes increased sensitivity to sunlight, muscular pain, loss of appetite, and bone pain.

FAQs:

How does Capegard Tablet work?

Tab Capegard 500 is a type of chemotherapy drug that works by interfering with the DNA replication process in cancer cells, which can slow down or stop their growth.

Can Capegard be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

No, Capegard should not be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as it can harm the developing fetus or nursing infant.