What is Xeloda, and what is it used for?
Xeloda is the brand name for capecitabine, an anti-cancer medicine used to treat certain cancers, including breast, colon, and rectal cancers [1].
How does Xeloda work?
Capecitabine is taken by mouth and is converted in the body into a chemotherapy drug called 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). This helps the medicine target cancer cells more effectively than if 5-FU were taken directly [1].
How is Xeloda taken?
Xeloda is typically taken in cycles based on the specific cancer type and treatment plan. Dosing schedules can vary by regimen, so patients follow their prescribed instructions and pharmacist directions [1].
What should patients know about side effects?
Common side effects of capecitabine (Xeloda) can include hand-and-foot skin reaction (pain, redness, swelling, or peeling of the palms/soles) and diarrhea, along with other typical chemotherapy effects [1].
Who makes it?
Xeloda is produced by Roche [1].
Where can I find official information?
You can review dosing, warnings, and patient information through the product’s reference resources such as the Roche materials and drug monographs [1].
Sources:
[1] https://www.roche.com/our-products/