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Xeloda

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Xeloda is a cancer agent.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Capexa

Generic Drug

Capecitabine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Eye pain
Fever
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Vomiting
Nausea
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Rectal bleeding

Treats

Metastatic breast cancer
Condition
Colon cancer
Condition

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How effective is xeloda (capecitabine)?

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Does Xeloda (capecitabine) effect your eyesight?

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How long Xeloda (capecitabine) stays in the body?

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What can anyone tell me about Xeloda (capecitabine) effects?

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How long does Xeloda (capecitabine) stays in the body after 6 months taking 7 pills daily?

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What are the side effects of xeloda (capecitabine)?

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What side effects are associated with Xeloda (capecitabine)?

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A 46-year old asked:

Help! Is 3300mg of Xeloda (capecitabine) a high or low dose?

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If you are taking xeloda, (capecitabine) how do you control side effects?

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A 41-year old asked:

My grandma takes 3000 mg of chemotherapy pill named xeloda (capecitabine). What does it do?

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What do you suggest if my grandma takes 3000 mg of chemotherapy pill named xeloda (capecitabine).?

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A 54-year old female asked:

Can Xeloda (capecitabine) damage the liver?

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Has anyone taken Xeloda (capecitabine) or zometa for mets?

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Are faslodex (fulvestrant) and Xeloda similiar to each other?

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A 36-year old asked:

What can anyone tell me about Xeloda (capecitabine) for cancer?

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A 67-year old female asked:

If Xeloda (capecitabine) n irinotecan failed does this mean person with mcrc is chemotherapy resistant ?

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How effective is Xeloda (capecitabine) on cancer tumors?

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What are the side effects of Xeloda (capecitabine) and neotherapy for cancer?

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Generally, how many times a week/month does an INR need to be taken when prescribed Xeloda (capecitabine) and warfarin?

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How effective is capecitabine (Xeloda) for treating colon cancer?

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A 67-year old female asked:

If dr reluctant to give any 5-FU chemo Due to patient chest issues, tried Xeloda (capecitabine) and irinotecan but failed . Wat other options ?

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A 57-year old female asked about a 79-year old male:

How fast does Xeloda (capecitabine) work on shrinking tumours and how would this drug cause you to vomit blood ?

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A 32-year old asked:

What is the guide for determining the dosage of Xeloda (capecitabine) pills that are given during chemo for colorectal cancer?

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A 57-year old female asked about a 79-year old male:

What is the normal dose for Xeloda (capecitabine) for stage IV metastatic colon cancer?

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What option is there if chemo fails for met colon cancer ?xeloda (capecitabine) n irinotecan failed

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Would Xeloda (capecitabine) be as effective for metastatic colon cancer taken one week on one week off ?

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If Xeloda (capecitabine) and irinotecan alone not worked in colon cancer Pt, that mean no chemotherapy will work?

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Mcrc patient aged 65. Drs not willing to Give any 5-FU drugs due to chest tightness . Tried Xeloda (capecitabine) n irinotecan . What can we do now ?

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Onco says nothing can be done as Xeloda (capecitabine) and irinotecan failed . Colon cancer pt with 3/4 mets small ones . Should 2nd opinion be sought or that's it

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Are there any long term effects from taking Xeloda (capecitabine) for hand foot syndrome?

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