Capecitabine (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Capecitabine

Capecitabine can potentially interact with a few other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Capecitabine).
 

Capecitabine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking capecitabine if you have:
 
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Capecitabine to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Capecitabine?

People who take too much capecitabine may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Bone marrow depression (a decrease in bone marrow's ability to make blood cells).
     
(Click Xeloda Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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