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Epirubicin Oxaliplatin And Xeloda For Stomach Cancer
Pronounced: (cap-eh-SIT-uh-bean)
Uses
Capecitabine is used alone or with other treatments/medications to treat certain types of cancer (e.g., of the breast, colon, rectum). It works by slowing or stopping cancer cell growth and by decreasing tumor size.
How To Use
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking capecitabine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your...
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