Xeloda 500 mg is an anti-cancer and anti-tumor medication used to treat colorectal cancer, as well as locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Ingredients of Xeloda Tablets
Xeloda contains 500 mg of the active anti-cancer substance "Capecitabine," which belongs to the fluoropyrimidine carbamates class.
Xeloda Tablets Uses
Xeloda tablets are used for:
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Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.
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First-line treatment for advanced gastric (stomach) cancer in combination with platinum-based therapy.
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Adjuvant treatment for patients following surgery for Stage III colon cancer.
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Used in combination with Docetaxel for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after the failure of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Dosage of Xeloda Tablets
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The doctor determines the appropriate dose based on the patient's condition, age, and weight.
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Tablets must be taken at the same time every day.
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Tablets must be taken with food.
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Xeloda should be taken no later than 30 minutes after a meal.
Xeloda Side Effects
Xeloda tablets may cause some side effects, such as:
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Nausea.
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Vomiting.
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Diarrhea.
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Abdominal pain.
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Fatigue and exhaustion.
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Headache.
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Loss of appetite.
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Dizziness.
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Hair loss.
Contraindications
Xeloda tablets should not be used in cases of:
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Hypersensitivity to any of its components.
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Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency.
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Severe kidney disease.
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Concurrent use of medications containing Brivudine or Sorivudine.
Warnings and Precautions
Inform your doctor of any other health problems before taking Xeloda, especially:
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Kidney disease.
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Heart disease.
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Liver disease.
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Pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding.
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Dehydration.
Drug Interactions
You must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking before starting Xeloda, especially:
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Epilepsy medications, such as Phenytoin.
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Blood thinners, such as Warfarin.
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Leucovorin.
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Antacids.
Storage and Shelf Life
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
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Shipping takes 24 hours within Jeddah and Riyadh and two days for other regions
2-What is the return and exchange policy in the Al-Jawaher online store?
The customer has the right to request the return of an order within three days of receiving it; Provided that the product has not been used or opened and that the product is free of any defect or that the products are excluded from return or exchange
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After confirming receipt by the shipping company, the process of returning the amount* minus the shipping value will begin within 5-7 business days.
In the event of an exchange request, a new shipping value will be calculated for the new order.
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If the problem is confirmed, we will bear the cost of sending the product to the shipping company’s branch via delivery applications, up to a maximum of 20 riyals, if it is confirmed that the shipping company’s branch is very far away.
6-What happens if the product arrives opened or used?
If the product arrives opened or used, the return request will be denied.
7-What happens if the customer does not receive the order from the shipping company and the product is returned to the shop?
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