Capnat 500 mg Tablet (Capecitabine)Product Description:Capnat 500 mg Tablet is an oral chemotherapy medication containing Capecitabine, a fluoropyrimidine carbamate antimetabolite that is converted in the body to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a substance that interferes with DNA synthesis in cancer cells. Capnat is used in the treatment of various cancers including: Breast cancer Colorectal cancer (colon and rectum) Metastatic cancers involving the above types Capnat is most often used in patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.Mechanism of Action:Capecitabine is a prodrug that is enzymatically converted to 5-FU at the tumor site. 5-FU inhibits thymidylate synthase, thereby interfering with DNA replication and tumor cell proliferation.Key Features: Targeted oral chemotherapy option Reduces need for hospital-administered IV chemotherapy High patient compliance due to convenient tablet form Widely used in oncology centers globally Supplied in bulk packs (10 x 10 tablets) for clinical use
