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What is the guide for determining the dosage of xeloda (capecitabine) pills that are given during chemo for colorectal cancer?
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Body surface area: Xeloda (capecitabine) dosing is based on your height and weight, which are used in a formula called 'body surface area', in m2 or 'meters squared'. The patients body surface area is multiplied by the dose in mg/ m2 that has been established in studies.
Answered 6/11/2013
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There is a standard: The dose is based upon the height and weight of the patient.
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