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Capegard 500 Tablet

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strip of 10 tablets
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Trypsin Chymotrypsin (100000AU)
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Capegard 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of breast, colon, and rectum. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is used alone or in combination with some other medicine as a part of chemotherapy.

Capegard 500 Tablet should be taken with food within 30 minutes after eating a meal. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

USES OF CAPEGARD TABLET

  • Breast cancer
  • Cancer of colon and rectum

BENEFITS OF CAPEGARD TABLET

In Breast cancer

Capegard 500 Tablet helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Capegard 500 Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.


SIDE EFFECTS OF CAPEGARD TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Capegard

  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Blisters on fingers/feet

HOW TO USE CAPEGARD TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Capegard 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW CAPEGARD TABLET WORKS

Capegard 500 Tablet is an anticancer medication. Inside the body, this medicine gets converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical). This chemical hampers the synthesis of genetic materials (RNA and DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interferes with their growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Quick tips

  • Chymoral Forte Tablet helps relieve pain and swelling associated with post-operative wounds and inflammatory diseases.
  • Take it 30 minutes before a meal or as directed by your doctor.
  • Stop using Chymoral Forte Tablet at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery as it may interfere with blood clotting.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or problems with your blood clotting mechanism.
  • FAQs

    Q. Can Chymoral Forte Tablet be taken after food?

    No, Chymoral Forte Tablet should not be taken after food. This medicine works best when taken about 30 minutes before meals. It should be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

    Q. How long can I take Chymoral Forte Tablet?

    Chymoral Forte Tablet is safe to be used for a short-term. Usually it is prescribed for not more than 10 days. However, you should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not take it unless prescribed and it should not be stopped before talking to your doctor.

    Q. How does Chymoral Forte Tablet work?

    Chymoral Forte Tablet acts as a catalyst to relieve the signs of pain and inflammation. It fastens the recovery process and heals your discomfort.

    Q. What happens if I overdose on Chymoral Forte Tablet?

    Chymoral Forte Tablet should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose. Using more than what is prescribed may increase the side effects caused by the medicine.

    Fact Box

    Chemical Class
    Protease Digestive Enzymes
    Habit Forming
    No
    Therapeutic Class
    PAIN ANALGESICS
    Action Class
    Proteolytic Enzymes
Weight 2.1 kg
Dimensions 122 × 145 × 321 cm

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