Xeloda 500mg In Pakistan

Xeloda 500mg tablets contain the active ingredient Capecitabine, a widely used oral chemotherapy medication prescribed for the treatment of several types of cancer. Xeloda belongs to a class of medicines known as antimetabolites, which work by interfering with the DNA production of cancer cells. By preventing cancer cells from multiplying, the medicine helps slow the growth and spread of tumors in the body.

What Is Xeloda Used For?

Doctors prescribe Xeloda for the treatment of various cancers, especially:

• Breast Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Gastric Cancer (in combination therapy)

Xeloda is sometimes used alone or combined with other chemotherapy drugs depending on the stage and type of cancer.

How Xeloda Works

Capecitabine, the active ingredient in Xeloda, is a prodrug. This means that once the medicine enters the body, it converts into a chemotherapy agent called 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). The conversion happens mainly inside tumor cells, which helps target cancer cells more specifically.

This mechanism helps:

• Slow cancer cell growth
• Prevent tumor spread
• Destroy abnormal cancer cells

Because the drug becomes active primarily in cancer tissue, it may reduce some of the side effects associated with traditional chemotherapy.

Important Safety Information

Before taking Xeloda tablets, inform your doctor if you:

• Have kidney disease
• Have liver disease
• Have heart problems
• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding

Storage Instructions

To maintain effectiveness, store Xeloda tablets properly:

• Keep at room temperature
• Store in a dry place
• Protect from direct sunlight
• Keep away from children and pets