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Capegard

"CAPEGARD" contains same drug called “CAPECITABINE” .It interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body. It belongs to a class of anti-metabolites. Capecitabine is a prodrug which is enzymatically converted to the drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in your body, letting more of the active drug get to the tumor.

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Specification

Indication

Capegard is indicated as first – line treatment of patients with Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma when treatment with fluoropyrimidine therapy alone is preferred. Capnat in combination with docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer after failure of prior anthracycline – containing chemotherapy.

Note

Precaution

Updated On Oct 18, 2019 by Admin

Strength

500 mg

Packing

1*10 Tab (Strip)

Storage

CAPEGARD should be stored at room temperature (25°C)

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Capegard also available as

ROCHE

Xeloda-capegard

"Xeloda" contains Drug / Molecule called “Capecitabine”. Xeloda belongs to a class of anti-metabolites. Capecitabine is a prodrug which is enzymatically converted to the drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in body, letting more of the active drug get to the tumor.

“Capegard” is the generic version of “Xeloda” and both contains same drug “Capecitabine”.