Review the side-effects of Capecitabine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Diarrhea, nausea, mouth ulcer, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage constipation, upper abdominal pain and indigestion.
Skin - Hand-and-Foot Syndrome, hair loss, rash and redness.
General - Injection site pain, irritation, swelling, fatigue, fever, chest pain, back pain, weakness and lethargy.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, depression, sleep disorders, headache and abnormal taste.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite.
Eye - Eye inflammation and loss of vision.
Blood - Decreased white blood cells.
Respiratory - Nosebleed, cough and sore throat.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Diarrhea, nausea, mouth ulcer, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage constipation, upper abdominal pain and indigestion.
Skin - Hand-and-Foot Syndrome, hair loss, rash and redness.
General - Injection site pain, irritation, swelling, fatigue, fever, chest pain, back pain, weakness and lethargy.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, depression, sleep disorders, headache and abnormal taste.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite.
Eye - Eye inflammation and loss of vision.
Blood - Decreased white blood cells.
Respiratory - Nosebleed, cough and sore throat.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Capecitabine
Capecitabine(Xeloda) generic is an antimetabolite, prescribed for breast cancer and colorectal cancer. It prevents the growth of cancer cells.Trade Names for Capecitabine
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