Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Capecitabine Teva
(capecitabine)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Capecitabine Teva is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients following surgery of stage III (Dukes stage C) colon cancer. Capecitabine Teva is indicated for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. Capecitabine Teva is indicated for first?line treatment of advanced gastric cancer in combination with a platinum?based regimen. Capecitabine Teva in combination with docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Previous therapy should have included an anthracycline. Capecitabine Teva is also indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of taxanes and an anthracycline containing chemotherapy regimen or for whom further anthracycline therapy is not indicated.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain capecitabine as their active ingredient composition:
Capetero 500mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
Capecitabine Teva
Teva Pharma B.V.
Ecansya (previously Capecitabine Krka)
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto
Capecitabine Accord
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
Capecitabine Medac
medac Gesellschaft für klinische Spezialpräparate mbH
Xeloda
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH
Capecitabine SUN
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
capecitabine
Category
Antineoplastic agents
Manufacturer
Teva Pharma B.V.
Medical Disclaimer
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