Capecitabine
Capecitabine 500MG
¿Qué es Capecitabine?
La capecitabina es un agente quimioterapéutico administrado por vía oral que es un profármaco del 5-fluorouracilo (5-FU). Se utiliza principalmente para el tratamiento de cánceres de mama y colorrectales metastásicos, funcionando mediante la interferencia con la producción de ADN en las células cancerosas, lo que inhibe su crecimiento y proliferación. La capecitabina es metabolizada por el hígado y los tejidos tumorales en su forma activa, mejorando sus efectos anticancerígenos mientras minimiza la exposición sistémica y los efectos secundarios.Side Effects
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Warnings
- Oral routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before taking this medicine. Female patients must use effective birth control during treatment and for 6 months after your treatment ends. Male patients with partners of childbearing potential should also use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or any type of infection.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 week after your last dose of this medicine.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of bleedingIncreased risk of heart attack or other heart problemsKidney problemsDehydrationSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysisPalmar plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (skin problem)
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
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¿Qué es Capecitabine ?
La capecitabina es un agente quimioterapéutico administrado por vía oral que es un profármaco del 5-fluorouracilo (5-FU). Se utiliza principalmente para el tratamiento de cánceres de mama y colorrectales metastásicos, funcionando mediante la interferencia con la producción de ADN en las células cancerosas, lo que inhibe su crecimiento y proliferación. La capecitabina es metabolizada por el hígado y los tejidos tumorales en su forma activa, mejorando sus efectos anticancerígenos mientras minimiza la exposición sistémica y los efectos secundarios.Capecitabine Cupones y Precios - Rx.com
Capecitabine 500MG
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