Capegard (Capecitabine) – 500 Mg

What Is Capegard 500 Mg?

Capecitabine is the active component in Capegard 500 Mg tablets. It is a member of the class of medications called antioxidants. This medicine is used together with other anticancer medications to treat breast cancer and colorectal cancer that has spread.

The illness known as cancer is caused by unusual and excessively multiplying cells. After the tumor is surgically removed completely, it is also used to prevent colon cancer from recurring.

• Working On Capegard 500 Mg

Capecitabine 500 Mg is a drug used to treat cancer. This medication is changed into the chemical 5-fluorouracil inside the body. This substance prevents the cancer cells from synthesizing their genetic resources, DNA and RNA, which impairs the cell’s ability to grow. Cancer cells grow more slowly as a result and finally perish.

• Uses Of Capegard 500 Mg

Capecitabine is used to treat colon, rectal, stomach, and breast cancers. Furthermore, Capecitabine is used to prevent future cases of colon cancer after the tumor has been completely removed by surgery. Capecitabine can be used alone or together with other medications.

• Dosage

If you are taking Capegard 500 Mg within half an hour of a meal, it is best to take it with food. Your doctor will choose the optimal dose and timing for you.

The dose and therapy can change over time, based on your unique illness and growth.

• Directions To Use

Take this medicine as a whole with plenty of water.

Always take this medicine precisely as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not exceed the suggested dose.

Do not stop taking medicine without first consulting your doctor.

Interaction Of Capecitabine 500 Mg With Other Drugs

Capegard 500 Mg interacts with other anti-cancer drugs (folinic acid, oxaliplatin, bevacizumab, cisplatin, irinotecan), antibiotics (metronidazole), and medications intended to minimize the negative effects of anti-cancer drugs.