Capnat - Capecitabine 500mg Tablet

About Capnat - Capecitabine 500mg Tablet

Capnat - Capecitabine 500mg:-

Brand Name: Capnat
Generic Name: Capecitabine 500mg
Contents: Capecitabine 500mg
Form: Tablet
Strength: 500mg
Manufactured By: Natco Pharma

What is capecitabine (Capnat)?
Capecitabine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body. Capecitabine is used to treat breast cancer and colon or rectum cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Capecitabine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
 

What are the possible side effects of capecitabine (Capnat)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:severe diarrhea (more than 4 times per day, or during the night);vomiting (more than once in 24 hours);nausea, loss of appetite, eating much less than usual;weakness, feeling light-headed, hot or dry skin;pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, blistering, or peeling skin on your hands or feet;fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;swelling, white patches, or sores in your mouth or throat;jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;sudden numbness, weakness, headache, confusion, or problems with vision, speech, or balance; or slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop).

Less serious side effects may include: stomach pain or upset, constipation; tired feeling; temporary hair loss; mild skin rash; headache, dizziness; altered sense of taste; back pain, joint or muscle pain; eye irritation. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur

 

 

 

Oral Chemotherapy Option for Cancer

Capnat 500mg tablets provide a flexible and effective oral chemotherapy solution for patients with breast or colorectal cancer. Being an oral formulation, it can be administered at home under the guidance of an oncologist, reducing the need for hospital visits and supporting outpatient therapy. This adds convenience and autonomy to cancer treatment regimens.


Key Safety and Storage Information

To maintain efficacy and safety, Capnat should be stored in its original blister pack in a cool, dry environment, away from light and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is below 30C. Always keep the medication out of reach of children and use it only as prescribed by a qualified oncologist.