Capnat
Capecitabine 500mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of colorectal, breast and gastric cancer. A prodrug converted to fluorouracil in the body.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500mg | 100 tablets | $327.00 | $3.27 |
| 500mg | 200 tablets | $630.00 | $3.15 |
| 500mg | 300 tablets | $894.00 | $2.98 |
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Capecitabine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Capnat on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer · Breast Cancer · Gastric Cancer
- Alternative names
- Xeloda
- Therapeutic class
- Antineoplastic Agent; Antimetabolite
- Pharmacological class
- Pyrimidine Analogue
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; stomatitis; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia; neutropenia; anaemia; dermatitis
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Natco Pharma
- Onset time
- N/A
- Duration
- N/A
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; phenytoin; folinic acid
- Age restrictions
- Adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to capecitabine; severe renal impairment; dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency
Precautions and warnings
monitor for diarrhoea; risk of hand-foot syndrome; regular blood monitoring recommended
Serious side effects
severe dehydration, requires immediate medical attention; cardiotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Capecitabine 500mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of colorectal, breast and gastric cancer. A prodrug converted to fluorouracil in the body.
Mechanism of action
Capecitabine is a prodrug that is enzymatically converted to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in the body, primarily within the tumour, where it inhibits thymidylate synthase and incorporates into RNA to block cell division.
Capnat is a brand of capecitabine, a treatment indicated for colorectal cancer, breast cancer and gastric cancer. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Xeloda. Natco Pharma produces this medication, which is supplied as a 500mg tablet.
Buying Capnat online
Generic capecitabine serves as a more affordable treatment option compared to the original brand for people located far from a large medical centre. Given the serious nature of these conditions, this therapy is best used under the ongoing supervision of a medical professional.
What you will receive
Capnat is a marketing name for a generic containing Capecitabine.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.