Capecitabine (INN) n (Xeloda, Roche) is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of numerous cancers. Capecitabine is a prodrug, that is enzymatically converted to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in the body. ==Medical uses== It is used in the treatment of the following cancers: ==Adverse effects== Adverse effects by frequency: No...
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Also known as Xeloda. A type of chemotherapy drug taken as a tablet by mouth.
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A drug used to treat stage III colon cancer in patients who had surgery to remove the cancer. It is also used to treat metastatic breast cancer that has not improved after treatment with certain other anticancer drugs. Capecitabine is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It is taken up by cancer cells and breaks down into 5-fluo...
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(kap″ә-si´tә-bēn) an oral antimetabolite used in treatment of metastatic breast or colorectal carcinoma; administered orally.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kap-e-sit′ă-bēn Definitions: 1. A prodrug converted to 5-fluorouracil.
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