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Total Xeloda reports: 523.Xeloda FDA safety alerts: 2001 .
Reported deaths: 156 Reported hospitalizations: 225.
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Reported Xeloda Side Effects: palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, diarrhoea, death, vomiting, dehydration, asthenia, nausea, mucosal inflammation, stomatitis, renal failure acute.
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Xeloda Side Effects Report #5245176-1Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported XELODA problem on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, 94 years of age, weighting 92.59 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: areflexia, neuropathy peripheral. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DURAGESIC, ACTISKENAN, CORTANCYL, ARIXTRA, DIGOXIN, CELECTOL, INIPOMP, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5249233-5
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency, pancytopenia. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5252263-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, burning sensation, dehydration, inflammation, oedema peripheral, pain, rash macular, skin discolouration. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5252954-1
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nail disorder, paralysis. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5252975-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 90 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysarthria, fall, gait disturbance, somnolence. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5252999-1
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conjunctivitis, corneal disorder. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5254144-5
Physician from FINLAND reported XELODA problem on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, depressed level of consciousness, hepatic enzyme increased, hypotension, intentional overdose, somnolence. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPRALEX, ZOPINOX, HERCEPTIN, AROMASIN, BONEFOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5254148-2
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cauda equina syndrome, hemiparesis, neuropathy peripheral. XELODA dosage: STRENGTH REPORTED AS MG.. During the same period patient was treated with ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5255224-0
Physician from GERMANY reported XELODA problem on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with therapeutic procedure and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: meningitis aseptic. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5256331-9
XELODA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from NORWAY on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event, diarrhoea, hepatic failure, pancytopenia, pyrexia. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/28/2006.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5256369-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 89 years of age, weighting 140.9 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, eating disorder, gastritis, oesophagitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5256587-2
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile colitis, cystitis haemorrhagic, mouth ulceration, proctitis ulcerative, skin ulcer. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5258639-X
Pharmacist from SOUTH AFRICA reported XELODA problem on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypotension and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balanitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome. XELODA dosage: PATIENT RECEIVED 1500 MG IN THE MORNING AND 1000 MG IN THE EVENING.. During the same period patient was treated with EFFORTIL. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5258862-4
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5262478-3
Physician from GERMANY reported XELODA problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conjunctivitis, corneal disorder. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5262827-6
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 136.7 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, inflammation, mucosal inflammation, pyrexia, shock. XELODA dosage: 2X1000 MG/M2 FROM DAYS 1 TO 14 OF A TWO WEEK CYCLE. (CYCLE 1).. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN, OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5263602-9
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported XELODA problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cauda equina syndrome, hemiparesis, neuropathy peripheral. XELODA dosage: STRENGTH REPORTED AS MG.. During the same period patient was treated with ELOXATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5264983-2
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with small intestine carcinoma and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5265112-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. XELODA dosage: THE PATIENT'S XELODA ORAL DOSE WAS 2000 MG TWICE A DAY FOR 7 DAYS, EVERY 14 DAYS.. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5266130-X
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. XELODA dosage: THE PATIENT'S XELODA ORAL DOSE WAS 2000 MG TWICE A DAY FOR 7 DAYS, EVERY 14 DAYS.. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5266978-1
Health Professional from FRANCE reported XELODA problem on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intestinal obstruction, neutropenia. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLINUTREN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5267346-9
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, abdominal pain and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, cardiac fibrillation, hypothermia. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5267379-2
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported XELODA problem on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: crohn's disease, enteritis. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IMODIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5267414-1
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARIXTRA. Patient died on 01/20/2007.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5268183-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Mar 16, 2007. Male patient, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, heart rate increased, pyrexia, respiratory rate increased. XELODA dosage: 1650 MG TWICE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ERLOTINIB, RADIATION, PANCREASE, PREVACID, ZOLOFT, IMODIUM, ZOFRAN, LOMOTIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5269631-3
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer female, metastases to bone and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5269730-6
Pharmacist from SOUTH AFRICA reported XELODA problem on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypotension and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balanitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome. XELODA dosage: PATIENT RECEIVED 1500 MG IN THE MORNING AND 1000 MG IN THE EVENING.. During the same period patient was treated with EFFORTIL. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5269757-4
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intestinal ischaemia, large intestine perforation. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANZEMET, TAXOTERE, MEPHAMESONE, CISPLATIN, EMEND. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5270020-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, vasculitis. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5271157-8
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with small intestine carcinoma and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5272732-7
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported XELODA problem on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, renal failure, vomiting. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5272812-6
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 90 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colon cancer metastatic, dysarthria, fall, gait disturbance, somnolence, transient ischaemic attack. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient died on 03/08/2007.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5272906-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 80.03 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colon cancer metastatic, coma, haemorrhage, overdose, rash macular. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/17/2005.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5277532-X
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, renal failure, vomiting. XELODA dosage: THE DOSE WAS REPORTED AS ^1250 MG/M2 TWICE^. THE FIRST CYCLE HAD A WEEK OF DISCONTINUATION FOLLOWIN+. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, TAXOTERE. Patient died.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5277541-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported XELODA problem on Mar 16, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, hypothermia, neutropenia. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5281809-1
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. XELODA dosage: STRENGHT REPORTED AS UNK MG.. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5283566-1
Physician from NEW ZEALAND reported XELODA problem on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock, cardiotoxicity. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5286774-9
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, ascites, depression, disease progression, gastric polyps, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycaemia, insulinoma. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HERCEPTIN, NAVELBINE, AROMASIN, TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, TAXOL, BIPHOSPHONATE, AREDIA, ARIMIDEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5288122-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 157.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, condition aggravated, nausea, parkinson's disease. XELODA dosage: 2000MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, LEVOXYL, ATIVAN, ZOFRAN, PROCHLORPERAZINE. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5288331-7
XELODA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, oedema peripheral, pulmonary oedema. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/09/2006.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5288699-1
Physician from FRANCE reported XELODA problem on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual disturbance. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5288712-1
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5290958-3
Physician from GERMANY reported XELODA problem on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, weighting 136.7 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, inflammation, mucosal inflammation, pyrexia, shock. XELODA dosage: 2X1000 MG/M2 FROM DAYS 1 TO 14 OF A TWO WEEK CYCLE. (CYCLE 1).. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, AVASTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5290977-7
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with colon cancer metastatic and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, intestinal obstruction. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5292336-X
Physician from ITALY reported XELODA problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, diarrhoea. XELODA dosage: STRENGHT REPORTED AS UNK MG.. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5294935-8
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 29, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 159.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cardiac arrest, diarrhoea, hepatitis, intestinal ischaemia, large intestine perforation, mucosal inflammation, rhabdomyolysis, sepsis. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN, OXALIPLATIN, ZOCOR, LEVOFLOXACIN, FLAGYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/02/2007.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5294956-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block, dry skin, dyspnoea exertional, myocardial infarction, pain, palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome, pruritus. XELODA dosage: THE PATIENT WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR XELODA 1500 MG TWICE DAILY FOR 14 DAYS. SHE COMPLETED 4 C+. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5296509-1
XELODA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 159.0 lb, was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cardiac arrest, diarrhoea, hepatitis, intestinal ischaemia, large intestine perforation, mucosal inflammation, rhabdomyolysis, shock. XELODA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN, OXALIPLATIN, ZOCOR, LEVOFLOXACIN, FLAGYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/02/2007.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5297845-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XELODA problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, melaena. XELODA dosage: 54000 MG. During the same period patient was treated with CAMPTOSAR, ASPIRIN, FISH OIL, LASIX, LIPITOR, VITAMIN WITH IRON, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xeloda Side Effects Report #5297900-X
XELODA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from FRANCE on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with XELODA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polydipsia. XELODA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Capecitabine
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a699003.html
(ka pe site' a been)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| When used in combination with anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), capecitabine can cause serious bleeding and death. Tell your doctor if you are taking warfarin or phenprocoumon. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to capecitabine. If you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, call your doctor immediately. |
About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered the drug capecitabine to help treat your illness. The drug is taken by mouth with tablets. Take capecitabine with water within 30 minutes after eating a meal.
This medication is used to treat:
- metastatic colorectal cancer
- metastatic breast cancer
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for information.
Capecitabine is in a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. Capecitabine resembles a normal cell nutrient needed by cancer cells to grow. The cancer cells take up the capecitabine, which then interferes with their growth. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.
Precautions
Before taking capecitabine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to a capecitabine, fluorouracil, or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, antacids, folic acid, leucovorin, phenytoin (Dilantin), and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should tell their doctors before they begin taking this drug. You should not plan to have children while receiving chemotherapy or for a while after treatments. (Talk to your doctor for further details.) Use a reliable method of birth control to prevent pregnancy.
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Capecitabine can cause serious side effects in nursing infants.
- do not have any vaccinations (e.g., measles or flu shots) without talking to your doctor.
Side effects
Side effects from capecitabine are common and include:
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- constipation
- weakness
- tiredness
- dizziness
- headache
- sleeplessness
- dry or itching skin
- dehydration
If you experience any of the following symptoms or the one listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- severe diarrhea (more than four bowel movements each day or diarrhea at night)
- decreased appetite (complete loss of appetite or only able to eat occasionally)
- severe vomiting (more than one time in a 24-hour period)
- tingling, numbness, pain, redness, or swelling of the hands or feet
- sores or pain in the mouth or throat
- fever or infection (a temperature of 100.5 degrees F or greater)
- chills
- sore throat
- chest pain
- rash
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
Storage conditions
Keep capecitabine in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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