Citabin Tablet 10

Citabin Tablet 10 interacts with the following medicines:

• Blood thinners: Medicines like warfarin may interact with Citabin Tablet 10, potentially heightening the risk of severe bleeding complications.

• Anti-seizure medication: Phenytoin may have increased blood levels and effects when taken alongside this tablet.

• Gout medications: Medicines like allopurinol may reduce the efficacy of capecitabine and should be avoided.

Food can slow down the absorption rate of this medicine, which might affect its effectiveness. Consult your doctor for advice.

Citabin Tablet 10 interacts with the following diseases:

• Liver dysfunction: Patients with mild to moderate liver disease need to be monitored more frequently for adverse reactions.

• Renal impairment: Individuals with moderate to severe kidney impairment could require a dose reduction.

• Coronary artery disease: This medicine can induce cardiotoxicity like angina, especially in patients with a history of heart disease.

• DPD enzyme deficiency: Patients lacking DPD activity are at an increased risk for acute early-onset toxicity and severe, life-threatening, or fatal adverse reactions caused by 5-FU.

You should take the daily dose of Citabin Tablet 10 as your doctor prescribes. The dosage may change based on factors like your response to the medicine and the severity of your condition. It's crucial not to exceed the prescribed dosage without consulting your doctor.

If you accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of Citabin Tablet 10, you may experience symptoms like diarrhoea and fatigue. If such symptoms persist, it's important to inform your doctor.

If you forget to take your regular Citabin Tablet 10 dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your usual schedule. Never increase your dosage without consulting your doctor.