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Benzicap 500mg Tablet

Benzicap 500mg Tablet

Manufacturer/Marketed By : ADMAC LIFE SCIENCES

$12.60 $5.54

Benzicap 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...

CAPECITABINE

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Benzicap 500mg Tablet

SKU BENZICAP-500MG-TABLET
Original price

$12.60

Sale price

$5.54

Benzicap 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 surgery. 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, 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. Benzicap 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

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

CAPECITABINE

Uses

• Adjuvant colon cancer
• Metastatic colorectal cancer
• Metastatic breast cancer

Benefits

Benzicap 500mg is prescribed alone and also in combination with other anticancer medications like Docetaxel and Oxaliplatin. It stops the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis. This drug gets converted into its active form called fluorouracil and interferes with cell signaling, ultimately preventing the multiplication of cancer cells.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Most Common Side Effects

• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Insomnia, depression
• Headache, dizziness
• Eye irritation, redness, increased tears
• Inflammation of veins
• Runny nose, fever
• Infections
• Hair loss
• Pain in joints, back
• Dry mouth, indigestion
• Constipation

Common Side Effects

• Severe bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain
• Heart problems (chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling faint, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight gain)
• Loss of too much body fluid, kidney failure
• Serious skin and mouth reactions (skin peeling, blisters)
• Hand and foot syndrome (swelling, changes in sensation of hands and feet)
• Liver problems
• Decreased blood count

How To Use

Take a Benzicap 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.

Safety Advice

• Breast Feeding: It is not known if Benzicap 500mg passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby or your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive this drug.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with Benzicap 500mg. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
• Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Benzicap 500mg. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Lungs: It is not known whether Benzicap 500mg can be prescribed to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Driving: Benzicap 500mg Tablet may cause drowsiness which can affect the patient’s ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before you resume driving.
• Pregnancy: Benzicap 500mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm.

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