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INN: capecitabine
Data updated: 2026-04-25
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About This Product
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Manufacturer
Teva Pharma B.V.
ATC Code
L01BC06
Source
EMA · EMEA/H/C/002362
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Colon Cancer,Capecitabine is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with Dukes' stage C and high-risk stage B, colon cancer, either as monotherapy or in combination with oxaliplatin.,Colorectal Cancer,Capecitabine is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer.,Oesophagogastric Cancer,Capecitabine is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced oesophagogastric cancer in combination with a platinum-based regimen.,Breast Cancer,Capecitabine is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of taxanes and an anthracycline containing chemotherapy regimen unless therapy with these and other standard agents are clinically contraindicated.,Capecitabine in combination with docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline containing chemotherapy.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, any allergy, bone marrow problems, pain, redness, swelling, tingling, tenderness of the palms and soles, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and lactation.
• Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid bruising or injury.
• Monitor blood counts and blood electrolytes while taking this medication.