Xeloda
Ovarian Neoplasms, Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinoma, refractory peritoneal cancer + 8 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Xeloda
Treatment for
Ovarian Neoplasms
What is Xeloda
Capecitabine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug taken orally that is used to treat metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. This drug is converted into a different medication, called fluorouracil, in the tumor, which prevents the growth of cancer cells by stopping them from producing DNA.
Xeloda
is the brand name
Xeloda 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 Xeloda Affects Patients
Capecitabine is a drug used to treat metastatic breast cancer and colon cancer. It is taken orally and does not become active until it is broken down in the body, usually in higher concentrations in tumors. The drug is converted to fluorouracil and then further broken down into two other compounds (FdUMP and FUTP) which attack both cancer and healthy cells.
How Xeloda works in the body
Capecitabine is a drug that is activated in tumors. It works by preventing the formation of thymidine, which is needed to make DNA. Capecitabine also creates a metabolic error in which RNA is incorrectly formed. This interferes with the production of proteins, which can damage the tumor cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Xeloda depends upon the diagnosed affliction, such as Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer, Malignant Neoplasms and Esophageal Cancer. The prescribed amount of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Tablet, film coated - Oral) listed in the table underneath.
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 Xeloda.
Common Xeloda 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.
Xeloda Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Xeloda?
Currently, 337 active clinical trials are assessing the potential of Xeloda to manage Duke's C Colon cancer, Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinoma and refractory peritoneal cancer.
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
Xeloda Reviews: What are patients saying about Xeloda?
5
Patient Review
6/21/2018
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
5
Patient Review
1/5/2018
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
5
Patient Review
10/3/2020
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
5
Patient Review
12/18/2018
Xeloda for Lymph Node Positive Colon Cancer
5
Patient Review
11/21/2016
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
4.7
Patient Review
12/14/2018
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
4.3
Patient Review
2/11/2017
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
4.3
Patient Review
6/16/2022
Xeloda for metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer
4
Patient Review
11/9/2017
Xeloda for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
3
Patient Review
9/24/2022
Xeloda for metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer
2
Patient Review
10/29/2019
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
1.7
Patient Review
7/11/2016
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
1
Patient Review
4/11/2018
Xeloda for Cancer of the Ovary
1
Patient Review
8/3/2016
Xeloda for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
Patient Q&A Section about xeloda
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Xeloda a chemo pill?
"Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug, also known by its chemical name, Xeloda. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites, which also includes other chemotherapy drugs such as Fluorouracil, Gemzar, and Methotrexate."
Answered by AI
What type of cancer does Xeloda treat?
"Xeloda is a chemotherapy medication used in combination with other cancer treatments. It is most often used to treat breast cancer that has stopped responding to other chemotherapy drugs."
Answered by AI
What does Xeloda do to your body?
"XELODA can lead to heart problems, such as: a heart attack, reduced blood flow to the heart, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, changes in the electrical activity of your heart as seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG), problems with your heart muscle, heart failure, and sudden death."
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What are the long term side effects of Xeloda?
"The long-term effects of taking Xeloda can include developing heart problems or kidney failure, which could last for a long time or be permanent. Xeloda may also cause a permanent loss of fertility."
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