Xeloda (Capecitabine) is a prescription drug approved by the FDA to treat metastatic breast cancer. It can be used on its own in cases resistant to paclitaxel and an anthracycline-containing regimen, or in combination with docetaxel after failure of previous anthracycline-containing therapy.
Common side effects include
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Xeloda (Capecitabine) is a prescription drug approved by the FDA to treat metastatic breast cancer. It can be used on its own in cases resistant to paclitaxel and an anthracycline-containing regimen, or in combination with docetaxel after failure of previous anthracycline-containing therapy.
Common side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Hand-and-foot syndrome (redness, swelling, and pain on palms and soles)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
Serious side effects can include:
- Severe diarrhea
- Heart damage
- Kidney failure
- Liver problems
- Blood cell disorders
- Potentially fatal skin infections
For more details, you can visit the [Xeloda page on MyBCTeam](https://www.mybcteam.com/treatments/xeloda).
July 16, 2024