Capcita 500mg Tablets

Manufacturer	Local pharmaceutical manufacturer
Active Ingredient	Capecitabine
Medicine Strength	500mg tablets
Formulation	Film-coated Oral Tablets
Number Per Pack	Varies (typically 10–12 tablets per blister)
Requires Prescription?	Yes (Oncologist supervision required)
Generics	Capecitabine

Capcita 500mg Ingredients and Usage

Capecitabine is a fluoropyrimidine carbamate that is converted into 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) inside cancer cells, making it a targeted oral chemotherapy option. It is used alone or in combination with other anticancer agents. Capcita 500mg is clinically indicated for:

• Colorectal Cancer: Including metastatic and stage III disease
• Breast Cancer: Particularly in patients resistant to other treatments
• Gastric and GI Cancers: As part of combination chemotherapy protocols

Serious Considerations

1. Severe Diarrhea: Can cause dehydration and may require treatment interruption.
2. Hand-Foot Syndrome: Painful redness, swelling, and peeling of palms and soles.
3. Bone Marrow Suppression: Increased risk of infection, anemia, and bleeding.
4. Cardiac Toxicity: Chest pain or arrhythmias may occur, especially in patients with heart disease.
5. Renal Impairment: Dose adjustment required; avoid in severe renal dysfunction.

Capcita 500mg Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C (77°F)
• Keep tablets in original packaging to protect from moisture
• Do not use if blister is damaged
• Keep away from children and pets