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Xalvobin 500mg is a drug containing the active ingredient Capecitabin indicated in the treatment of cancer by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells as well as reducing the size of tumors. So how should Xalvobin 500mg be used?
1. What is Xalvobin 500mg?
Xalvobin 500mg belongs to the group of anti-cancer drugs and affects the immune system containing the main active ingredient Capecitabine. It is indicated in the treatment of cancer by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and reducing tumor size.2. Indications of the drug xalvobin 500mg
The drug is indicated for use alone or in combination with other cancer treatments by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and reducing tumor size in some cancers. The following:Breast cancer : Capecitabine is used in combination with docetaxel in locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following failure of chemotherapy. Colorectal cancer: Capecitabine is supported in the treatment of patients after surgery, metastatic colorectal cancer. Stomach cancer: Capecitabine can be used in combination with platinum compounds for the first-line treatment of patients with gastric cancer.
3. How to use Xalvobin 500mg
The drug should be taken at the same time with food by drinking with water within 30 minutes after eating. Depending on the use, there will be different dosages such as:
Single treatment: Patients with colorectal cancer or breast cancer use 1250mg/m2, twice a day, use for 14 days. day. Then stop the drug for 7 days.
Use in combination therapy: Breast cancer patients: Start with 1250 mg/m2, twice a day x 2 weeks, combine treatment with docetaxel, then stop the drug for 7 days.
Patients with gastric and colorectal cancer: Start with a dose of 800-1000 mg/m2/time x 2 times/day x 2 weeks, then stop the drug for 7 days or 625 mg/m2/time x 2 times/ days of continuous treatment.
4. Contraindications of Xalvobin 500mg
Patients with a history of allergy to capecitabine or fluorouracil (Adrucil)
People with severe kidney disease or a metabolic disorder lacking DPD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase).
Patients with blood diseases such as bleeding, clotting disorders, coronary artery disease or are taking anticoagulants such as warfarin, jantoven, coumadin.
Women who are pregnant because it may harm the unborn baby.
5. Xalvobin 500mg . side effects
Some side effects may be encountered during the use of the drug such as:
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or taste disturbances. . Symptoms of nausea and vomiting can be severe. To limit this situation, doctors can prescribe medication to prevent or patients can apply some methods such as dividing many small meals during the day, limiting vigorous activity, not eating before treatment. . Diarrhea: This is a common side effect of Xalvobin 500mg. Extra fluids are required unless otherwise directed by your doctor. In addition, your doctor may prescribe medication to help reduce diarrhea, such as loperamide. Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea can cause severe dehydration. Hair loss is a possible side effect, and once the medication is stopped, normal hair growth will occur. Basically Xalvobin 500mg is only used when prescribed by a doctor. Therefore, patients should examine and check their health status in order to advise on the appropriate dosage of the drug.
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