XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S

XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S is prescribed as a monotherapy and also in combination with other anticancer agents like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin to treat breast and colorectal cancer respectively.

Before starting treatment with XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S, your healthcare provider will recommend tests for pregnancy, DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase), prothrombin time, INR, kidney function tests, and serum electrolytes.

It is suggested to avoid planning for surgery while on treatment with XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S. Tell your physician before you undergo surgery or dental procedures.

If you missed taking a dose of XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S, skip this dose. Do not take two tablets to make up for the missed dose. Report to your healthcare provider right away if you missed taking more than two doses of this drug.

XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S is not recommended for people who are allergic to this drug, 5-fluorouracil and its ingredients. It is also contraindicated in people with severe kidney disease and DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase).

It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S as smoking can reduce the concentration of drug in the body.

Watch out for symptoms like nausea, gastric irritation, diarrhea, vomiting, and bleeding, and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.

Please inform your doctor about all the medications you are currently taking before starting treatment with XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S, as it may interact with some other drugs. Your doctor will advise you on potential interactions.

XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S causes skin dryness so it is advised to use an effective moisturizer for your skin. Ensure that you stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet. Store the drug in the original package at room temperature (25°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children and pets. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose. Avoid driving or operating heavy machines if you experience dizziness, nausea, or tiredness while on treatment with this drug.

The main ingredient in XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S is CAPECITABINE.

XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Yes, XELODA 500MG TABLET 10'S is used in the treatment of breast and colorectal cancer, sometimes in combination with other drugs.

Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's contains Capecitabine 500 MG.

Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's is listed at Rs. 1124.04 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's that is Capecitabine 500 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's.

Yes. Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's is manufactured by Roche Products India Private Limited.

Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's is supplied as a tablet and is taken by the oral route.

Whether Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's on your own.

The timing of Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Xeloda 500MG Tablet 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.