Capecitabine interactions

Conditions

Conditions in which Capecitabine needs care, as documented in this source.

• Bone Marrow Failure Disorders

  Major

  Capecitabine is metabolized by the liver to fluorouracil (5-FU). Fluorouracil induces bone marrow suppression. Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia, some severe, have been reported with capecitabine therapy. Patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting bone marrow suppression such as fever, sore throat, local infection, or bleeding. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Xeloda (capecitabine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):

• Coronary Artery Disease

  Major

  Capecitabine can cause cardiotoxicity including myocardial infarction, ischemia, angina, dysrhythmias, cardiac failure, sudden death, electrocardiographic changes and cardiomyopathy. These adverse reactions can be more common in patients with a prior history of coronary artery disease.

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Xeloda (capecitabine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):

• Infections

  Major

  Because of their cytotoxic effects on rapidly proliferating tissues, antineoplastic agents frequently can, to varying extent, induce myelosuppression. The use of these drugs may be contraindicated in patients with known infectious diseases. All patients should be instructed to immediately report any signs or symptoms suggesting infection such as fever, sore throat, or local infection during antineoplastic therapy. Close clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.

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  2. "Product Information. Methotrexate (methotrexate)." Lederle Laboratories (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Platinol (cisplatin)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Vepesid (etoposide)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Novantrone (mitoxantrone)." Immunex Corporation (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Mutamycin (mitomycin)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  7. "Product Information. Ifex (ifosfamide)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  8. "Product Information. Thiotepa (thiotepa)." Hikma USA (formerly West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation) (2001):

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  13. "Product Information. Fludara (fludarabine)." Berlex Laboratories (2001):
  14. "Product Information. Idamycin (idarubicin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  15. "Product Information. Matulane (procarbazine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):
  16. "Product Information. DTIC-Dome (dacarbazine)." Bayer (2001):
  17. "Product Information. Adriamycin PFS (doxorubicin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  18. "Product Information. Leustatin (cladribine)." Ortho Biotech Inc (2001):
  19. "Product Information. Gemzar (gemcitabine)." Lilly, Eli and Company (2001):
  20. "Product Information. Hycamtin (topotecan)." SmithKline Beecham (2001):
  21. "Product Information. Taxotere (docetaxel)." Rhone Poulenc Rorer (2001):
  22. "Product Information. Taxol (paclitaxel)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2001):
  23. "Product Information. Nipent (pentostatin)." Hospira Inc (2001):
  24. "Product Information. Tabloid (thioguanine)." Prasco Laboratories (2001):
  25. "Product Information. Xeloda (capecitabine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):
  26. "Product Information. Alkeran (melphalan)." Glaxo Wellcome (2022):
  27. "Product Information. Purinethol (mercaptopurine)." Glaxo Wellcome (2001):
  28. "Product Information. Leukeran Tablets (chlorambucil)." Glaxo Welcome, Research Triangle Pk, NC.
  29. "Product Information. Doxil (doxorubicin liposomal)." Sequus Pharmaceuticals Inc (2001):
  30. "Product Information. Cytosar-U (cytarabine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
  31. "Product Information. Uracil Mustard (uracil mustard)." Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation (2001):
  32. "Product Information. Jevtana (cabazitaxel)." sanofi-aventis (2010):
  33. "Product Information. Halaven (eribulin)." Eisai Inc (2010):
  34. "Product Information. Keytruda (pembrolizumab)." Merck & Co., Inc (2014):
  35. "Product Information. Blincyto (blinatumomab)." Amgen USA (2014):
  36. "Product Information. Opdivo (nivolumab)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2014):
  37. "Product Information. Unituxin (dinutuximab)." United Therapeutics Corporation (2015):
  38. "Product Information. Empliciti (elotuzumab)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2015):
  39. "Product Information. Pepaxto (melphalan flufenamide)." Oncopeptides Inc. (2021):

• Kidney Diseases

  Major

  Capecitabine is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min). Patients with moderate renal impairment at baseline require a dose reduction. Patients with mild and moderate impairment should be carefully monitored for adverse reactions and prompt interruption of therapy with subsequent dose adjustment might be required depending on the developed adverse events.

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Xeloda (capecitabine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):

• Dehydration

  Moderate

  Dehydration has been observed in patients receiving capecitabine and it may cause acute renal failure which could be fatal. Patients with asthenia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea may rapidly become dehydrated. Patients should be monitored to prevent and correct dehydration at the onset. If dehydration grade 2 or higher occurs, treatment should be interrupted until dehydration is corrected. Since capecitabine can also induce diarrhea, sometimes severe, patients should be carefully monitored and receive fluid and electrolyte replacement. Standard antidiarrheal treatments are recommended.

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Xeloda (capecitabine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):

• Liver Diseases

  Moderate

  Capecitabine is extensively metabolized by the liver. In patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction due to liver metastases the Cmax and AUC of capecitabine were increased 60%. These patients should be carefully monitored when capecitabine is administered. The effect of severe hepatic dysfunction on capecitabine has not been assessed. Clinical monitoring of hepatic function is recommended for patients with compromised hepatic function.

  1 source

  1. "Product Information. Xeloda (capecitabine)." Roche Laboratories (2001):