
Generic Name:
Capecitabine
Storage Condition:
Store below 25°C
Packing:
12 X 10 Tablets
Mfg / Mkd By:
BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt Ltd
Doses:
Therapeutic Use:
Description:
Introduction
Bdocin 500mg Tablet:
Bdocin 500mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Capecitabine. It
belongs to the category of medicines known as antimetabolites. This medication
is used in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of
Metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer. Cancer is a disease in which
cells multiply in an abnormal and uncontrolled manner. It is also used for the
prevention of new occurrences of cancer in the colon after the complete removal
of the tumor by sugery.
The common side effects that are likely to occur with this medicine are
loss of appetite, headache, runny nose, fever, hair loss, and dry mouth. During
the treatment, your doctor may periodically monitor your complete blood counts,
prothrombin time, INR, to prevent serious complications. Report to your doctor
if you have been diagnosed with stomach ulcers, cataract, lung disease, and
problems in your heart, liver, skin, kidneys. Tell your physician before you
undergo eye surgery or dental procedures.
Inform your doctor if you have experienced any allergic or unusual
reactions after taking this tablet. This medicine can cause fertility issues,
inform your doctor about any fertility concerns you may have before starting
treatment with this medicine.
Bdocin 500mg Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents.
Before taking this medicine, ask for physician advice if you are intolerant to
sugars as this chemotherapy medication contains lactose. This drug will not be
given if you have low white blood cell or platelet count, chickenpox, shingles,
or enzyme DPD deficiency (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase). Take this medicine
within thirty minutes after finishing a meal. This drug can cause fetal harm
when administered to a pregnant woman.
Uses of Bdocin 500mg Tablet:
- Adjuvant colon cancer
- Metastatic colorectal cancer
- Metastatic breast cancer
How
to consume Bdocin 500mg Tablet:
Take a Bdocin 500mg Tablet as prescribed by your
doctor. Do not crush or chew the tablet. If you miss a dose of this tablet,
take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If it
is over 12 hours since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to
your usual dosing times to avoid taking double doses. Call your doctor to ask
about making up the missed dose.
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