CAPEGARD 500MG

Capegard 500 Tablet is a medication primarily prescribed for the comprehensive treatment of various cancers, including those of the breast, colon, and rectum. This tablet may also be specifically utilized to address other medical conditions, as thoroughly determined by your attending physician. It is often used either alone as a monotherapy or in combination with some other medicine as an integral part of a chemotherapy regimen.

Capegard 500 Tablet should always be taken with food, ideally within 30 minutes after completing a meal. Your doctor will meticulously decide what specific dose is necessary for your condition and how often you will need to take it. This will depend entirely on what particular cancer you are being treated for and may be adjusted from time to time based on your response. It is absolutely crucial that you take it exactly as your doctor has advised, as taking it in the wrong manner or consuming too much can unfortunately lead to very serious side effects. While it may take several weeks or even a few months for you to fully observe or feel the beneficial effects, it is imperative that you do not stop taking it unless your doctor explicitly tells you to do so.

The most common side effects associated with this medicine frequently include vomiting, a general feeling of weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. This medication may also unfortunately reduce the number of certain blood cells, specifically decreasing your white blood cells, thereby increasing your susceptibility to various infections. Therefore, regular blood tests are required to closely check your blood cells, along with monitoring your heart function, liver function, and blood uric acid levels throughout your treatment.

Before commencing treatment with Capegard 500 Tablet, it is essential to tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing liver or kidney problems, or if you are currently taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medications can significantly affect, or indeed be affected by, this medicine, so it is paramount to let your doctor know about all medications you are currently using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to potential risks. For both males and females undergoing this treatment, the use of effective contraception throughout the treatment period is critically important to avoid pregnancy.