Xelocin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 150.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 4,500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 1,500.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Capecitabine |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Xelocin
Categories
- Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
- Antineoplastic Drug
- Chemotherapeutic Agent
Description
- Orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent
- Prodrug converted to fluorouracil in the tumor
- Inhibits DNA synthesis and slows tumor growth
- Recommended dosage for monotherapy and adjuvant treatment
- Interactions with anticoagulants, phenytoin, CYP2C9 substrates
- Contraindications for severe renal impairment, hypersensitivity, and more
- Side effects such as abdominal pain, rash, tiredness, diarrhea, and more
- Pregnancy category D, potential fetal harm
- Precautions for coagulopathy, diarrhea, cardiotoxicity, and more
- Management of overdose effects
- Storage conditions below 30°C, protect from light
Dimensions
Color Options
Functions
- Inhibition of DNA synthesis
- Slowdown of tumor growth
- Selective tumor-activated prodrug
- Cytotoxic chemotherapy
Materials
- Capecitabine
Technical Specifications
- Oral administration
- Enzymatic conversion to fluorouracil in the tumor
- Selective tumor-activated process
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Recommended dosage for different treatment types
- Interactions and contraindications for patient safety
- Precautions for managing potential adverse reactions
- Storage instructions