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Capecitabine medication packaging and details

Cacit 500 mg Tablet

Brand Name: Cacit

Molecule: Capecitabine

Strength: 500 mg

Quantity: 90 Tablets

Form: Tablet

Packaging Type: Strips

Manufacturer/Marketed By: Zydus

Country of Origin: India

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