XELODA (Capecitabine 500mg) x 120 TABLETS.
Generic name: Capecitabine.
Brand name: Roche.
Class: Antimetabolite (Antineoplastic).
Pack size: 120 tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 500 mg.
Amount: ₦‎111,000

Description: Xeloda (Capecitabine) is an oral chemotherapy medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body. It is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat colon, rectal, and breast cancers. Xeloda is sometimes used when cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Key features:
• Effective for metastatic breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
• Convenient oral administration.
• Dosing flexibility based on patient needs.

Side effects:
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
• Fatigue, hand-foot syndrome, and risk of bleeding.

Caution:
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Monitor for signs of infection or bleeding.
• Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment.