que se utiliza principalmente como adyuvante contra el
cáncer colorrectal,
cáncer gástrico y
cáncer de mama, puede administrarse sola o en combinación con otros medicamentos para prevenir o tratar la recurrencia de cáncer en el paciente.
The dosage schedule generally has a period of 3 weeks, taking capecitabine every 12 hours in the morning and in the afternoon, it is recommended to take it 30 minutes after food intake, capecitabine is taken for 14 days and rest 7 days, on day 15 the scheme is restarted, rest is important due to the toxicity that this drug can cause, but who determines the individual scheme will be the health professional.
are as follows: constipation, loss of appetite, stomach pain or upset stomach, increased thirst, tiredness, dizziness, headache, joint or muscle pain, back pain, swelling, redness, tearing or itching or in the eyes , insomnia. Certain side effects can be serious, here are some that require you to call your doctor right away: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, swelling, mouth sores, hand-foot syndrome (redness or peeling of the skin on the palms hands or soles of the feet), chills, fever, sore throat, or any signs of infection, dark-colored urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fast heartbeat, chest tightness.
It is recommended to keep this medicine in its original container, out of the reach of children and tightly closed, store at room temperature and away from excess heat and humidity. Do not flush medication down the toilet, it is recommended that you dispose of the medication through a medication take-back program.