Capecitabine Cacit 500 Mg Tablet

  • Product Name : Capecitabine Cacit 500 Mg Tablet
  • Category : Tablet
  • Manufacturer Name : Zydus Oncosciences
  • Trade Name : Cacit 500 Mg tablet
  • Available Dosage :
  • Packing :
  • Pack Insert/Leaflet : 10 x 10 Tablet
  • Ingredients : Capecitabine
  • Formulation : Tablet
  • Therapeutic use : Breast Cancer
  • Production Capacity : 100000

Description:-

Introduction of Cacit 500 mg Tablet:


Cacit 500 mg Tablet is used in the therapy of breast cancer, colon cancer, and rectal cancer. It may also be used to treat other conditions determined by the physician. It is used alone or in combination with another medication as part of chemotherapy.


Cacit 500 mg Tablet should be taken with food at least 30 minutes after eating a meal. Your doctor will determine what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Misinterpreting the dose or taking too much can cause serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.


Uses of Cacit 500 mg Tablet:


Breast cancer

Colon and rectal cancer


Benefits of Cacit 500 mg Tablet:


In Breast cancer:

Cacit 500 mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer and may be used alone or in combination with other medications or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer, such as breast lumps, abnormal discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Cacit 500 mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the proliferation of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.


In Colon and rectal cancer:

Colon and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the development of cancer from two parts of the digestive tract, namely, the colon or rectum. In this type of cancer, the individual may experience symptoms such as blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, weight loss, and fatigue. Cacit 500 mg Tablet treats and also reduces the risk of developing further malignant growths (polyps) and colorectal cancer. It kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the proliferation of cancer cells.


Mechanism of action of Cacit 500 mg Tablet:


Cacit 500 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine. Within the body, this medication gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical). This substance inhibits the synthesis of genetic materials (RNA and DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby blocking their growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and ultimately kills them.