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Captabin 500mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CAPECITABINE-500MG

Uses:

Breast cancer, stomach, rectal and colon cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Captabin 500mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines. It contains Capecitabine which is cytotoxic (causes cell death). It is used to treat cancer of the colon, breast and stomach. When taken, it gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical), which hampers the synthesis of genetic materials (DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interfering with their growth. As a result, the growth of cancer cells is slowed down, and eventually, they are killed.

FAQs

Captabin 500mg Tablet interferes with the growth of the cancer cells' genetic material (DNA). This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Captabin 500mg Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence it is advised to wear protective clothing while using Captabin 500mg Tablet. It is recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.

Yes, Captabin 500mg Tablet may change the results of blood tests and other laboratory tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Captabin 500mg Tablet as regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions tests, electrolyte levels and blood cells is required.

Captabin 500mg Tablet might affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. You may not be able to become pregnant or father a child after treatment with Captabin 500mg Tablet. However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before starting treatment with Captabin 500mg Tablet if you think you may want to have a baby in the future.

Yes, Captabin 500mg Tablet commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes hair loss. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Captabin 500mg Tablet. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, then consult your doctor for further advice.

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