Cacit 500 mg tablet

Cancer cells divide faster than normal cells. Stopping that division is the core goal of chemotherapy. Cacit 500 mg is an oral chemotherapy tablet used to slow or stop the growth of certain cancers. It contains capecitabine 500mg as its active ingredient and is manufactured by Zydus.

What Cacit 500 mg Treats

Cacit 500 mg is used for treating breast cancer, colon cancer, and rectal cancer. It is often given after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning. In some cases it is used alongside other chemotherapy drugs. Doctors may also prescribe it when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. It covers both early-stage and advanced-stage cases depending on the treatment plan.

How It Works

After the tablet is swallowed and absorbed, the body converts capecitabine into its working form inside the tumour tissue. That active form interferes with DNA production inside cancer cells. This stops them from multiplying. The drug targets tumour cells more directly than many older chemotherapy agents. This is why it can be taken as a tablet rather than given by injection.

It does not stop all cell division in the body. But it has a stronger effect on rapidly dividing cancer cells.

Capecitabine 500mg Dosage

The capecitabine 500mg dosage is must be followed as prescribed by your oncologist based. Usually the dosage of Cacit 500 mg one tablet twice daily. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Tablets are taken within 30 minutes after a meal with a glass of water.

Treatment is usually given in cycles: two weeks on, one week off. Do not adjust the dose on your own.

For a capecitabine missed dose, the general guidance is to skip it and continue with the next scheduled dose. Do not double up to make up for a missed one. Missing one dose is less harmful than taking too much. 

The medication is often combined with other breast cancer medications including: Lapatinib 250 mg tablet

Side Effects

Capecitabine can cause side effects. Some are mild and manageable. Others need medical attention right away.

Common side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Tiredness and weakness
• Redness, swelling, or pain on palms and soles
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth sores

Hand-foot syndrome is one of the more common reasons doses get adjusted. Report any redness or peeling on the hands and feet before it becomes severe.

Who Should Not Take Cacit 500 mg

Cacit 500 mg is not suitable for everyone. Patients with severe kidney problems should not take it without close medical review. It is not to be used during pregnancy as it can harm the developing baby. Women who are breastfeeding should also avoid it. People with a known allergy to capecitabine or fluorouracil (5-FU) should not use this tablet.

Capecitabine can interact with blood thinners such as warfarin. Clotting time must be monitored carefully in those patients. It also interacts with certain antacids containing aluminium or magnesium hydroxide. Your doctor should review your full medication list before starting treatment.

Storage

Store Cacit 500 mg below 25°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the tablets in their original packaging. Do not store them in a bathroom cabinet where humidity can affect the tablets. Keep out of reach of children.

Price and Availability

Purchase Cacit 500 mg tablet for patients who need ongoing chemotherapy supply. Capecitabine 500mg price may vary depending on pack size and quantity. Check the current listing on the website for accurate pricing. This medication is available by prescription and can be ordered online where local regulations permit.