What other drugs will affect capecitabine?
Talk to your doctor if you are taking the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin). In some cases,
severe bleeding and death have resulted when these medications were taken together, or when
treatment with warfarin (Coumadin) was started in the month following treatment with capecitabine. If
treatment with both medications is determined by your doctor to be necessary, special monitoring will
be required.
Do not take any of the following medicines during treatment with capecitabine without first
talking to your doctor:
You may not be able to take capecitabine, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with capecitabine. Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about capecitabine written for health professionals
that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Capecitabine is available with a prescription under the brand name Xeloda. Other brand or
generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this
medication, especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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