Cacit 500 mg Tablet

Description

Cacit 500mg Tablets are manufactured by Zydus oncosciences in India and contain 500mg of Capecitabine per tablet. Each Blister pack includes 10 x 10 Tablets, making Cacit 500mg Tablets an effective option for Vitamins . Prescription Required from your healthcare provider to purchase Capecitabine medicine. Indogenmed deals in all type of generic Capecitabine medicine.

Benefits

• Oral alternative to IV chemotherapy (5-FU)

• Effective in treating breast and gastrointestinal cancers

• Can be combined with other agents for enhanced effectiveness

• Flexible outpatient administration

• Often used in neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy settings

Indications and Usage

Cacit (Capecitabine) is indicated for the treatment of:

• Metastatic breast cancer, alone or in combination with docetaxel

• Colorectal cancer, including Dukes’ C colon cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer

• Adjuvant therapy following surgery in colon cancer

• In combination with platinum agents or radiation in gastric cancer (off-label in some regions)

Use only under the supervision of a medical oncologist.

How it Works

Capecitabine is converted in the body to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which disrupts DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cancer cells. This leads to reduced tumor growth and cell death.

Dosage & Administration

• Dose is calculated by the oncologist based on body surface area (BSA)

• Typically taken twice daily, within 30 minutes after a meal

• Swallow tablet whole with water

• Treatment is often given in cycles (e.g., 14 days on, 7 days off)

• Do not alter the dose or stop treatment without medical guidance

• Close monitoring of blood counts and liver function is essential

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia)

• Diarrhea

• Nausea or vomiting

• Fatigue

• Loss of appetite

• Mouth sores

• Skin rash

Serious side effects (seek medical attention):

• Severe diarrhea or dehydration

• Liver function changes

• Low blood cell counts (anemia, leukopenia)

• Chest pain or heart rhythm changes

• Severe hand-foot syndrome

• Bleeding or infection

Warning and Precaution

• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment

• Avoid alcohol, acidic/spicy foods during treatment

• Inform your doctor of any chest pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of infection

• Caution when driving — may cause fatigue or dizziness

• Do not crush or chew tablets