Ingredient

Capecitabine

Capecitabine is an anticancer agent used to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells.

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MFDS ingredient code M089886

What does it do?

Capecitabine is an oral anticancer drug that is converted into an active metabolite in the body, interfering with the DNA synthesis of cancer cells. It is primarily used in the treatment of various solid tumors, including gastric cancer and colorectal cancer.

Capecitabine is converted in the body to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which interferes with DNA synthesis within cancer cells. This inhibits the process of cell division and proliferation, slowing down the growth rate of tumors.

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Good to know

Capecitabine is a prodrug that can be taken orally and acts by being converted into its active form within the body. This increases convenience compared to direct injection of 5-FU and allows for selective action in specific tissues.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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