Capecitabine
Ovarian Neoplasms, Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinoma, refractory peritoneal cancer + 8 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Capecitabine
Treatment for
Ovarian Neoplasms
What is Capecitabine
Capecitabine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Capecitabine is a chemotherapy pill that is used to treat metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. It works by entering the tumor and being converted into an anti-metabolite called fluorouracil, which stops the growth of cancer cells by stopping the production of DNA.
Xeloda
is the brand name
Capecitabine Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Xeloda
Capecitabine
1998
61
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Capecitabine, otherwise known as Xeloda, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses including refractory, metastatic Colorectal carcinoma and Duke's C Colon cancer .
refractory, metastatic Colorectal carcinoma
Used to treat refractory, metastatic Colorectal carcinoma in combination with Oxaliplatin
Duke's C Colon cancer
Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Used to treat Metastatic Breast Cancer in combination with Docetaxel
Colorectal Carcinoma
Used to treat refractory, metastatic Colorectal carcinoma in combination with Oxaliplatin
Colorectal Neoplasms
Colorectal Neoplasms
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Used to treat Metastatic Breast Cancer in combination with Docetaxel
Effectiveness
How Capecitabine Affects Patients
Capecitabine is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer, such as metastatic breast cancer and colon cancer. It is taken orally, and is converted by enzymes in the body into a medication called fluorouracil. This medication then breaks down in both healthy and cancerous cells into two components, 5-fluoro-2′-deoxyuridine 5′-monophosphate (FdUMP) and 5-fluorouridine triphosphate (FUTP).
How Capecitabine works in the body
Capecitabine is a drug that is designed to target tumor cells. It is converted into a toxic form, fluorouracil, by an enzyme that is found in larger amounts in tumors than other tissue. The toxic form then works to inhibit the formation of necessary molecules for cell division. It also causes faulty RNA production, which further interferes with cell growth.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended measure of Capecitabine is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, such as Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer, Malignant Neoplasms and Esophageal Cancer. The quantity of dosage can be found in the table below, depending on the mode of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Tablet, film coated - Oral).
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Colorectal Neoplasms
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Pancreatic Neoplasms
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Stomach Cancer
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Ovarian Neoplasms
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinoma
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
refractory peritoneal cancer
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Colorectal Carcinoma
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Metastatic Breast Cancer
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Refractory Fallopian Tube Carcinoma
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Malignant Neoplasms
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Colorectal Neoplasms
500.0 mg, , 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Capecitabine.
Common Capecitabine Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Capecitabine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Capecitabine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Capecitabine is combined with Abetimus.
Abrocitinib
Major
The metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Capecitabine.
Acetohexamide
Major
The metabolism of Acetohexamide can be decreased when combined with Capecitabine.
Capecitabine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Capecitabine?
337 active clinical trials are investigating the potential of Capecitabine to address Duke's C Colon cancer, Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinoma and refractory Peritoneal Carcinoma.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Stomach Cancer
110 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Colorectal Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Malignant Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Colorectal Carcinoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Colorectal Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Refractory Fallopian Tube Carcinoma
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinoma
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2
Ovarian Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
refractory peritoneal cancer
0 Actively Recruiting
Pancreatic Neoplasms
27 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Capecitabine Reviews: What are patients saying about Capecitabine?
5
Patient Review
3/23/2019
Capecitabine for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
5
Patient Review
6/26/2022
Capecitabine for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
5
Patient Review
12/27/2011
Capecitabine for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
4.7
Patient Review
6/26/2015
Capecitabine for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
4.3
Patient Review
1/8/2020
Capecitabine for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
3.7
Patient Review
5/12/2018
Capecitabine for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
3
Patient Review
6/20/2009
Capecitabine for Lymph Node Positive Colon Cancer
2.3
Patient Review
2/2/2017
Capecitabine for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
1.3
Patient Review
11/20/2015
Capecitabine for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
1/31/2010
Capecitabine for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
Patient Q&A Section about capecitabine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What class of chemotherapy is capecitabine?
"They "trick" the cell into incorporating them into the cellular machinery in place of the normal substance.
Capecitabine is a type of chemotherapy that is called an antimetabolite. Antimetabolites are similar to normal substances within the cell. They "trick" the cell into incorporating them into the cellular machinery in place of the normal substance."
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How does capecitabine fight cancer?
"Capecitabine can be used to treat breast, colon, or rectal cancer by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells."
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What are side effects of capecitabine?
"The following are potential side effects: stomach pain, loss of fingerprints, numbness, pain, tingling, or other unusual sensations in the palms of the hands or bottoms of the feet, pain, blistering, peeling, redness, or swelling of the palms of the hands or bottoms of the feet."
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What is the success rate of capecitabine?
"Overall, 89% of patients taking capecitabine were still alive after 3 years, compared to 84% of patients in the control group. After 5 years, 89% of capecitabine patients were alive, compared to 83% of control patients."
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