Capecitabine (Xeloda)

Alternate Name: Xeloda

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 500 MG

Warnings: Oral routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before taking this medicine. Female patients must use effective birth control during treatment and for 6 months after your treatment ends. Male patients with partners of childbearing potential should also use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or any type of infection. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 week after your last dose of this medicine. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of bleedingIncreased risk of heart attack or other heart problemsKidney problemsDehydrationSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysisPalmar plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (skin problem) This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Oral routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, unusual tiredness Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, pale skin Yellow skin or eyes

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how capecitabine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Allopurinol, irinotecan, leucovorin, methotrexate, phenytoinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diabetes medicineOther cancer medicine (including platinum salts), Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver or kidney disease, heart disease, or any type of infection., This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart attack or other heart problemsKidney failureSerious skin reactions, This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.