Description
Caxeta 500mg tablet is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of colorectal and breast cancer. The drug is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals. It has a composition of Capecitabine 500mg used in it. The drug helps to prevent the growth of cancer cells in the body. The use of the tablet is done to prevent new occurrence of colon cancer after complete removal of the tumour by surgery. The use of drug is done alone or in other cases, it is used in combination with other drugs as it helps to prevent abnormal cell tissues in the body.
The anti-metabolite tablet is used to treat various types of cancer. The composition in drug helps to kill the cancerous cells in the body. The dose of the drug inhibits thymidylate synthetase, an enzyme to be found in higher concentration compared to traditional tissue or plasma. It is also used in a combination for the treatment of breast cancer whose tumour overexpresses human epidermal receptor type -2.
Dosage
Caxeta 500mg tablet is to be taken orally by mouth and as recommended by the doctor. The use of drug should not be done in an inadequate amount. Do not overdose the drug as it may result in severe health conditions. The dose of the drug depends on the severity of the disease.
Benefits
The drug is to be swallowed as a whole without breaking or chewing it. To get proper benefits of the drug, it should not be self terminated. The use of the drug should be done on regular bases at the same time interval.
Precautions
Caxeta 500mg tablet is not considered for the person having severe kidney injury. Damp and hot areas are to be avoided for drug. Alcoholic beverages are also not allowed to intake while on medication. It is also not recommended for a person having allergy with capecitabine or 5-fluorouracil.
Side effects
1.   Vomiting
2.   Diarrhoea
3.   Weakness
4.   Abdominal pain
5.   Blurred vision
