Capsy 50mg Gel 1gm

Cancer of colon and rectum / Breast cancer

Side effects of Capsy Gel The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Capsy Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhea Increased bilirubin in the blood Fatigue Dehydration Eye irritation Hair loss Fever Weight loss Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)Constipation Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)Anemia (low number of red blood cells)Hand-foot syndrome

How to use Capsy Gel This medication is designated for external application solely. Utilize it according to the dosage and duration instructed by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Ensure that the affected area is clean and dry and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Capsy Gel works Capsy 50mg Gel 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.

Alcohol

No interaction has been found or established.

Pregnancy

Capsy 50mg Gel is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Capsy 50mg Gel is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Capsy 50mg Gel is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of colon, rectum or breast cancers. It is oral chemotherapy, hence it is preferred by many patients. It should be taken within 30 minutes after eating a meal. The dose and the number of treatment cycles needed will depend on the type and stage of cancer that is being treated. It may cause dizziness and tiredness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine. Frequency of hair loss is much less compared to other chemotherapy drugs. Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea. Inform your doctor immediately if you start to have side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, mouth sores, chest pain or loss of appetite.

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