Xeloda (Capecitabine)


Brand Name: Xeloda

Generic Name: Capecitabine

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 500mg

Pack size: 120

Trade Price: KES 52,140.00

Retail Price: @ KES 579.33


Class: Antimetabolite Cytotoxics (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C15H22FN3O6 = 359.4

Precautions: Caution in impaired renal impairment. use under specialist supervision. bone marrow depression.

Indications/Uses: A prodrug of fluorouracil that is converted to 5fu in body tissues. orally active for metastatic breast and colorectal cancer.

Interactions: Leucovorin calcium enhances toxicity.

Side Effects: Diarrhoea. nausea and vomiting. stomatitis. bone marrow depression.