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Xelodace Dt 1000mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Name: Xelodace Dt 1000mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Brand: XELODACE
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Overview

Xelodace Dt Tablet an anticancer medicine which is used in the treatment of colorectal and breast cancer. It contains capecitabine as its active medicine. gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (active medicine) in the body.

5-fluorouracil hampers the synthesis of RNA and DNA in the cancer cells, which hampers their growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water.
Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Xelodace Dt Tablet during pregnancy?

Xelodace Dt Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. During treatment with this injection and after 6 months and at least 6 months afterwards women of childbearing potential are advised to use an effective method of contraception.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Xelodace Dt Tablet while breastfeeding?

Xelodace Dt Tablet should not be used while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Xelodace Dt Tablet?

It is highly unlikely that Xelodace Dt Tablet will affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Xelodace Dt Tablet?

No known interactions with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You know that you or your family member have a partial deficiency in the activity of the enzyme dihydropyrimidine
dehydrogenase (DPD)
You have liver or kidney diseases
You have or had heart problems (for example an irregular heartbeat or pains to the chest, jaw
and back brought on by physical effort and due to problems with the blood flow to the heart)
You have brain diseases (for example, cancer that has spread to the brain, or nerve damage (neuropathy)
You have calcium imbalances (seen in blood tests)
You have diabetes
You cannot keep food or water in your body because of severe nausea and vomiting
You have diarrhoea
You are or become dehydrated
You have imbalances of ions in your blood (electrolyte imbalances, seen in tests)
You have a history of eye problems as you may need extra monitoring of your eyes
You have a severe skin reaction.
Do not give Xelodace Dt to children and adolescents.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and mucositis. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Xelodace Dt Tablet gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (active medicine) in the body. 5-fluorouracil hampers the synthesis of RNA and DNA in the cancer cells, which hampers their growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.