CAPtomer
CAPtomer Products are primarily used for
Blood cancer
About CAPtomer Products
CAPtomer Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of CAPtomer are Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Diarrhea, Myelosuppression, General discomfort, Increased liver enzymes.
How CAPtomer Products work
Mercaptopurine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Patient Concerns about CAPtomer Products
Frequently asked questions about CAPtomer Products
Frequently asked questions about Mercaptopurine
Q. What is CAPtomer 50mg Tablet used for?
CAPtomer 50mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat a blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It helps stop the growth of cancer cells and is often used during the maintenance phase of treatment.
Q. What are the serious side effects of CAPtomer 50mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of CAPtomer 50mg Tablet include low blood counts (increasing risk of infection, bleeding, or anemia), liver damage (jaundice, stomach pain), new types of cancer (like lymphoma), and severe infections. Contact your doctor if you notice signs like yellowing of the skin or eyes, bruising easily, or fever.
Q. Can CAPtomer 50mg Tablet cause birth defects?
Yes, CAPtomer 50mg Tablet can harm an unborn baby. Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should avoid this medication. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for a few months (6 months for women, 3 months for men) after the treatment.
Q. What tests might be needed before taking CAPtomer 50mg Tablet?
Your doctor may test for certain gene (TPMT or NUDT15) deficiencies, which affect how your body breaks down CAPtomer 50mg Tablet. If you have a deficiency, you may need a lower dose to avoid serious side effects like low blood cell counts.
Q. Can CAPtomer 50mg Tablet cause new cancers?
In rare cases, yes. CAPtomer 50mg Tablet can increase the risk of secondary cancers such as lymphoma, especially when used with other immune-suppressing medications.
Q. Does CAPtomer 50mg Tablet cause hair loss?
CAPtomer 50mg Tablet may cause hair loss or thinning. However, this side effect is not so common but is possible depending upon the condition, its severity, dose, and duration. Higher doses and/or longer duration may increase the chance of hair loss.
Q. How long does CAPtomer 50mg Tablet take to show results?
The exact time CAPtomer 50mg Tablet takes to show results is not known. However, you may start experiencing some improvement in your symptoms in a few months or with regular prescribed usage.
Q. Does CAPtomer 50mg Tablet affect my liver?
Liver toxicity is a common side effect of CAPtomer 50mg Tablet. Your doctor may frequently perform liver function tests during CAPtomer 50mg Tablet treatment and may modify the CAPtomer 50mg Tablet dose based on the liver enzyme levels.
Q. Why am I not feeling hungry after taking CAPtomer 50mg Tablet?
Loss of appetite is a common side effect of CAPtomer 50mg Tablet treatment. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or if you notice any weight loss.
Q. How to store CAPtomer 50mg Tablet?
You should store CAPtomer 50mg Tablet below room temperature. Keep CAPtomer 50mg Tablet in a child-resistant container away from light and moisture. Additionally, CAPtomer 50mg Tablet is a toxic medicine and special handling procedures should be followed as mentioned in the package label/insert.
Products for CAPtomer
CAPtomer 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹46.88
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