| Active Ingredient | Capecitabine |
| Brand | Capivinit |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Capivinit 500mg Tablet is an anticancer prescription medicine that addresses breast, colon, and rectal cancer. It contains the active ingredient Capecitabine that targets the rapidly dividing cancer cells to slow down or stop their growth. It can be used alone or with other treatments such as chemotherapy. Your doctor will decide if this medicine is suitable for your specific type of cancer.
Clinical Uses
Capivinit 500mg Tablet is used to treat the following:
- Breast cancer: Capivinit 500mg Tablet is used alone or with other treatments when other standard treatments are not effective.
- Colorectal cancer: The medication is used to treat advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
- Colon cancer: Capivinit is used after surgery to prevent recurrence of cancer.
How It Works
Capivinit 500mg Tablet is an oral medicine. When it is absorbed into the body, it gets converted to 5-fluorouracil, a chemical. After conversion, this chemical interferes with the production of genetic material such as RNA and DNA in the cancer cells. Thereby affecting the cell’s ability to grow, repair, and multiply. This process eventually weakens the cells and kills them.
Side Effects
Side effects of Capivinit 500mg Tablet include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Hair loss
- Anemia
- Joint pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
These are some of the side effects of Capivinit 500 mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience unusual discomfort after ingesting the medicine.
Precautions & Warnings
- Capivinit 500 mg Tablet is not safe during pregnancy as it can lead to birth defects or pregnancy loss. Avoid this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
- It is not safe to take Capivinit 500mg Tablet if you are a lactating mother. It can pass into the breast milk and harm the baby.
- If you have an existing health condition like kidney, liver, or heart problems, use this medicine with caution after consulting with your doctor.
- Capivinit may cause dizziness affecting vision and alertness. So try to avoid driving while taking this medicine.
- Let your doctor know if you consume alcohol before starting this medicine.
Drug Interactions
Always use Capivinit 500mg Tablet under medical supervision. Inform your doctor about any other medicines or treatments you are taking.
Like any other medicines, Capivinit can also interact with other medicines such as blood thinners, anti-seizure medicines, and antacids.
- Warfarin
- Phenytoin
- Folic acid
- L-metylefolate
- Infliximab
- Etrasimod
- Dengue vaccine
- Cholera vaccine
- Yellow fever vaccine
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