Description
Capecitabine is a type of chemotherapy. Capecitabine is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as breast, colon, rectal, stomach, esophageal, pancreatic cancer), including bowel cancer.
capecitabine tablets is a prescription medicine used to treat people with: • cancer of the colon that has spread to lymph nodes in the area close to the colon (Dukes’ C stage), after they have surgery. • cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal) that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). • breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) together with another medicine called docetaxel after treatment with certain other anti cancer medicines have not worked. • breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and has not improved after treatment with paclitaxel and certain other anti-cancer medicines, or who cannot receive any more treatment with certain anti-cancer medicines. It is not known if XELODA is safe and effective in children.
Active ingredient: capecitabine Inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate and purified water. The peach or light peach film coating contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, talc, titanium dioxide, and synthetic yellow and red iron oxides. This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
XELIRI ( Capecitabine (Xeloda) & Irinotecan Hydrochloride) is used to treat:
- Colorectal cancer that has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body).
- Esophageal cancer that is advanced or has metastasized.
- Gastric (stomach) cancer that is advanced or has metastasized.
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
How can 1 go about obtaining capecitabine tablets?
If capecitabine tablets are not yet approved or available in your area, you may request its price in India under a specific brand name through IPN. For assistance and guidance, you can contact us by providing complete details. Our pharmaceutical expert will help you find a suitable and practical solution to your query. To receive comprehensive support, please call us at +91 9891 296 838 (Mr. Tarun) / +91 9811 747 774 (Mr. Neeraj).
XELODA (capecitabine) tablets, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 1998
Note:
We are the facilitator, group of highly qualified healthcare professionals, provide solutions on how to get access of anti cancer medicines not available in India. On the basis of permission in Form 12B (Import permit) from From Ministry of Health, Government of India, IPN, New Delhi procure drugs on behalf of patient.