Xeloda - Capecitabine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Xeloda.
• Xeloda
• cap-eh-SIT-uh-bean

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach irritation and bleeding.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, body aches, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or dry, red, itchy skin may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Stop taking capecitabine and tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects.

Warning

• Capecitabine may interact with "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin or phenprocoumon) and cause serious bleeding episodes; rarely, deaths have occurred.
• This increased bleeding risk (increased INR/PT) in some cases has occurred within one month of stopping capecitabine, as well as during treatment.
• If you are using warfarin, your laboratory tests (INR) will be closely monitored, and you should immediately report any signs of bleeding or bruising, including black stools.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually twice daily with food as directed by your doctor.
• It is best taken at the end of a meal with a full glass of water.
• Capecitabine is taken every day for 2 weeks followed by one week without taking this medication.
• This course of treatment may then be repeated as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Your dosage may need to be adjusted using a different number of tablets and tablet strengths.
• Pay close attention to your dosage.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use, especially of.

Xeloda Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, kidney function) will be performed to monitor your progress.

Xeloda Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Keep away from light and moisture.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Read Before Using Xeloda (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Medicinal Applications

• Capecitabine is used to treat cancer (for example, breast or colorectal).
• Capecitabine kills cancer cells and shrinks tumors by blocking the process by which the cells divide and are formed (DNA/RNA synthesis).