Xeloda is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat breast cancer and colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum). In particular, Xeloda is used to treat colon cancer after surgery; colorectal or breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body; and metastatic breast cancer in people who have not improved after other treatment. Xeloda comes in the form of a tablet that is taken by mouth twice a day. Possible side effects include anemia, diarrhea, and nausea.
Xeloda® (capecitabine) is a prescription medication used to treat breast cancer and colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum). Unlike a number of other chemotherapy medicines that are given intravenously, Xeloda is taken by mouth.
Colon or rectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic colorectal cancer).
Breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer) -- this is treated with a combination of Xeloda and docetaxel (Taxotere®).
Metastatic breast cancer in people who have not improved after treatment with other medicines, including paclitaxel (Onxol®, Taxol®) and anthracycline chemotherapy medications, or for those who cannot take any more anthracycline medications.
(Click Xeloda Uses for more information on what the drug is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
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