Capecitabine - ka-pe-SITE-a-been belongs to the group of medication called antimetabolites. It is using to treat breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
Capecitabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be effected by the drug, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada