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Pronunciation
(ka pe SITE a been)
Generic Available (U.S.)
No
Index Terms
U.S. Brand Names
Canadian Brand Names
Pharmacologic Category
Pharmacologic Category Synonyms
Use: Labeled Indications
Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer; adjuvant therapy of Dukes' C colon cancer; treatment of metastatic breast cancer
Use: Unlabeled/Investigational
Treatment of gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, ovarian cancer, metastatic renal cell cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, metastatic CNS lesions
Pregnancy Risk Factor
D
Pregnancy Considerations
Animal studies have demonstrated teratogenicity and fetal loss. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women; however, fetal harm may occur. Women of childbearing potential should avoid pregnancy.
Lactation
Excretion in breast milk unknown/not recommended
Breast-Feeding Considerations
It is not known if the drug is excreted in breast milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, it is recommended that nursing be discontinued when receiving capecitabine therapy.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to capecitabine, fluorouracil, or any component of the formulation; known deficiency of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD); severe renal impairment (Clcr <30 mL/minute)
Warnings/Precautions
Boxed warnings:
• Warfarin: See “Concurrent drug therapy issues” below.
Special handling:
• Hazardous agent: Use appropriate precautions for handling and disposal.
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Cardiotoxicity: There has been cardiotoxicity associated with fluorinated pyrimidine therapy, including myocardial infarction, angina, dysrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, sudden death, ECG changes, and cardiomyopathy. These adverse events may be more common in patients with a history of coronary artery disease.
• Diarrhea: Can cause severe diarrhea; median time to first occurrence is 34 days; subsequent doses should be reduced after grade 3 or 4 diarrhea or recurrence of grade 2 diarrhea. Dehydration may occur rapidly in patients with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and/or weakness; adequately hydrate prior to treatment initiation. Elderly patients may be a higher risk for dehydration. Note: The Canadian labeling recommends treatment interruption for dehydration requiring I.V. hydration lasting <24 hours or dosage reduction if I.V hydration required for ≥24 hours; correct precipitating factors and ensure rehydration prior to resuming therapy.
• Hand-and-foot syndrome: May cause hand-and-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia or chemotherapy-induced acral erythema) is characterized by numbness, dysesthesia/paresthesia, tingling, painless or painful swelling, erythema, desquamation, blistering, and severe pain. If grade 2 or 3 hand-and-foot syndrome occurs, interrupt administration of capecitabine until the event resolves or decreases in intensity to grade 1. Following grade 3 hand-and-foot syndrome, decrease subsequent doses of therapy.
• Necrotizing enterocolitis (typhlitis): Has been reported.
Disease-related concerns:
• Bone marrow suppression: Bone marrow suppression may occur, hematologic toxicity is more common when used in combination therapy; use with caution; dosage adjustments may be required. Canadian labeling recommends that patients with baseline platelets <100,000/mm3 and/or neutrophils <1500/mm3 not receive capecitabine therapy and also to withhold therapy for grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity during treatment.
• Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency: Rare and unexpected severe toxicity (stomatitis, diarrhea, neutropenia, neurotoxicity) may be attributed to dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency.
• Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment.
• Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; reduce dose with moderate impairment and carefully monitor and reduce subsequent dose (with any grade 2 or higher adverse effect) with mild-to-moderate impairment.
Concurrent drug therapy issues:
• Alkylating therapy: Use with caution in patients who have received alkylating therapy.
• Fluorouracil/leucovorin (FU/LV): In patients with colorectal cancer, treatment with capecitabine immediately following 6 weeks of FU/LV therapy has been associated with an increased incidence of grade ≥3 toxicity, when compared to patients receiving the reverse sequence, capecitabine (two 3-week courses) followed by FU/LV (Hennig, 2008).
• Warfarin: [U.S. Boxed Warning]: Capecitabine may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin; monitor closely.
Special populations:
• Elderly: Use with caution in patients ≥80 years of age.
• Pediatrics: Safety and efficacy have not been established in children.
• Pelvic radiation therapy recipients: Use with caution in patients who have received extensive pelvic radiation.
Adverse Reactions
Frequency listed derived from monotherapy trials.
>10%:
Cardiovascular: Edema (9% to 15%)
Central nervous system: Fatigue (16% to 42%), fever (7% to 18%), pain (12%)
Dermatologic: Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (hand-and-foot syndrome) (54% to 60%; grade 3: 11% to 17%; may be dose limiting), dermatitis (27% to 37%)
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (47% to 57%; may be dose limiting; grade 3: 12% to 13%; grade 4: 2% to 3%), nausea (34% to 53%), vomiting (15% to 37%), abdominal pain (7% to 35%), stomatitis (22% to 25%), appetite decreased (26%), anorexia (9% to 23%), constipation (9% to 15%)
Hematologic: Lymphopenia (94%; grade 4: 14%), anemia (72% to 80%; grade 4: <1% to 1%), neutropenia (2% to 26%; grade 4: 2%), thrombocytopenia (24%; grade 4: 1%)
Hepatic: Bilirubin increased (22% to 48%; grades 3/4: 11% to 23%)
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Paresthesia (21%)
Ocular: Eye irritation (13% to 15%)
Respiratory: Dyspnea (14%)
5% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Venous thrombosis (8%), chest pain (6%)
Central nervous system: Headache (5% to 10%), lethargy (10%), dizziness (6% to 8%), insomnia (7% to 8%), mood alteration (5%), depression (5%)
Dermatologic: Nail disorder (7%), rash (7%), skin discoloration (7%), alopecia (6%), erythema (6%)
Endocrine & metabolic: Dehydration (7%)
Gastrointestinal: Motility disorder (10%), oral discomfort (10%), dyspepsia (6% to 8%), upper GI inflammatory disorders (colorectal cancer: 8%), hemorrhage (6%), ileus (6%), taste perversion (colorectal cancer: 6%)
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Back pain (10%), weakness (10%), neuropathy (10%), myalgia (9%), arthralgia (8%), limb pain (6%)
Ocular: Abnormal vision (colorectal cancer: 5%), conjunctivitis (5%)
Respiratory: Cough (7%)
Miscellaneous: Viral infection (colorectal cancer: 5%)
<5%, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Abdominal distension, angina, appetite increased, arthritis, ascites, asthma, ataxia, atrial fibrillation, bone pain, bradycardia, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, bronchospasm, cachexia, cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, cerebral vascular accident, cholestatic hepatitis, coagulation disorder, colitis, confusion, deep vein thrombosis, diaphoresis, duodenitis, dysarthria, dysphagia, dysrhythmia, ecchymoses, ECG changes, encephalopathy, epistaxis, esophagitis, fibrosis, fingerprint distortion (secondary to hand-and-foot syndrome), fungal infection, gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal perforation, hematemesis, hemoptysis, hepatic failure, hepatic fibrosis, hepatitis, hoarseness, hot flushes, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyper-/hypotension, hypersensitivity, hypertriglyceridemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura, ileus, impaired balance, infection, influenza-like illness, intestinal obstruction (~1%), irritability, joint stiffness, keratoconjunctivitis, lacrimal duct stenosis, laryngitis, leukopenia, loss of consciousness, lymphedema, MI, multifocal leukoencephalopathy, myocardial ischemia, myocarditis, necrotizing enterocolitis (typhlitis), nocturia, oral candidiasis, pericardial effusion, thrombocytopenic purpura, pancytopenia, photosensitivity reaction, pneumonia, proctalgia, pruritus, pulmonary embolism, radiation recall syndrome, renal impairment, respiratory distress, sedation, sepsis, skin ulceration, sore throat, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, tachycardia, thirst, thrombophlebitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, toxic megacolon, tremor, ventricular extrasystoles, vertigo, weight gain
Metabolism/Transport Effects
Inhibits CYP2C9 (strong)
Drug Interactions
BCG: Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of BCG. Risk X: Avoid combination
Carvedilol: CYP2C9 Inhibitors (Strong) may increase the serum concentration of Carvedilol. Specifically, concentrations of the S-carvedilol enantiomer may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP2C9 Substrates (High risk): CYP2C9 Inhibitors (Strong) may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C9 Substrates (High risk). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Denosumab: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants. Specifically, the risk for serious infections may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Echinacea: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Fosphenytoin: Capecitabine may increase the serum concentration of Fosphenytoin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Leflunomide: Immunosuppressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Leflunomide. Specifically, the risk for hematologic toxicity such as pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, and/or thrombocytopenia may be increased. Management: Consider not using a leflunomide loading dose in patients receiving other immunosuppressants. Patients receiving both leflunomide and another immunosuppressant should be monitored for bone marrow suppression at least monthly. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Leucovorin Calcium-Levoleucovorin: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Capecitabine. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Natalizumab: Immunosuppressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Natalizumab. Specifically, the risk of concurrent infection may be increased. Risk X: Avoid combination
Phenytoin: Capecitabine may increase the serum concentration of Phenytoin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Pimecrolimus: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Roflumilast: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Sipuleucel-T: Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of Sipuleucel-T. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tacrolimus (Topical): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Trastuzumab: May enhance the neutropenic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vaccines (Inactivated): Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Inactivated). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Vaccines (Live): Immunosuppressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Vaccines (Live). Vaccinial infections may develop. Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Live). Management: Avoid use of live organism vaccines with immunosuppressants; live-attenuated vaccines should not be given for at least 3 months after immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination
Vitamin K Antagonists (eg, warfarin): Capecitabine may increase the serum concentration of Vitamin K Antagonists. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ethanol/Nutrition/Herb Interactions
Food: Food reduced the rate and extent of absorption of capecitabine.
Storage
Store at room temperature of 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).
Mechanism of Action
Capecitabine is a prodrug of fluorouracil. It undergoes hydrolysis in the liver and tissues to form fluorouracil which is the active moiety. Fluorouracil is a fluorinated pyrimidine antimetabolite that inhibits thymidylate synthetase, blocking the methylation of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid, interfering with DNA, and to a lesser degree, RNA synthesis. Fluorouracil appears to be phase specific for the G1 and S phases of the cell cycle.
Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics
Absorption: Rapid and extensive
Protein binding: <60%; ~35% to albumin
Metabolism:
Hepatic: Inactive metabolites: 5′-deoxy-5-fluorocytidine, 5′-deoxy-5-fluorouridine
Tissue: Active metabolite: Fluorouracil
Half-life elimination: 0.5-1 hour
Time to peak: 1.5 hours; Fluorouracil: 2 hours
Excretion: Urine (96%, 57% as α-fluoro-β-alanine); feces (<3%)
Dosage
Oral:
Adults: Note: Details concerning dosing in combination regimens should also be consulted. Capecitabine toxicities, particularly hand-foot syndrome, may be higher in North American populations (for the treatment of colorectal cancer); therapy initiation at doses of 1000 mg/m2 twice daily (for 2 weeks every 21 days) may be considered (Haller, 2008; NCCN Colon Cancer Guidelines)
Metastatic breast cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer: 1250 mg/m2 twice daily (morning and evening) for 2 weeks, every 21 days
Adjuvant therapy of Dukes' C colon cancer: Recommended for a total of 24 weeks (8 cycles of 2 weeks of drug administration and 1 week rest period).
Pancreatic cancer (unlabeled use): 1000 mg/m2 twice daily for 2 weeks, every 21 days (NCCN pancreatic Cancer Guidelines v.1.2009) or 1250 mg/m2 twice daily for 2 weeks, every 21 days (Cartwright , 2002)
Elderly: The elderly may be more sensitive to the toxic effects of fluorouracil. Insufficient data are available to provide dosage modifications.
Dosing adjustment in renal impairment:
Clcr 51-80 mL/minute: No adjustment of initial dose
Clcr 30-50 mL/minute: Administer 75% of normal dose
Clcr <30 mL/minute: Use is contraindicated
Dosing adjustment in hepatic impairment:
Mild-to-moderate impairment: No starting dose adjustment is necessary; however, carefully monitor patients
Severe hepatic impairment: Patients have not been studied
Dosage modification guidelines: See table.
Refer to package labeling for modifications when administered in combination with docetaxel.
Recommended Dose Modifications
Toxicity NCI Grades
During a Course of Therapy (Monotherapy)
Dose Adjustment for Next Cycle (% of starting dose)
Grade 1
Maintain dose level
Maintain dose level
Grade 2
1st appearance
Interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
100%
2nd appearance
Interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
75%
3rd appearance
Interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
50%
4th appearance
Discontinue treatment permanently
Grade 3
1st appearance
Interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
75%
2nd appearance
Interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
50%
3rd appearance
Discontinue treatment permanently
Grade 4
1st appearance
Discontinue permanently
or
If physician deems it to be in the patient's best interest to continue, interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
50%
Table has been converted to the following text.
Recommended Dosage Adjustments
Refer to package labeling for modifications when administered in combination with docetaxel.
NCI Grade 1:
• Maintain dose level during course of therapy and for next cycle.
NCI Grade 2:
• 1st appearance: Interrupt therapy until resolved to grade 0-1 during course of therapy; administer 100% of initial dose for next cycle .
• 2nd appearance: Interrupt therapy until resolved to grade 0-1 during course of therapy; administer 75% of initial dose for next cycle.
• 3rd appearance: Interrupt therapy until resolved to grade 0-1 during course of therapy; administer 50% of initial dose for next cycle.
• 4th appearance: Discontinue treatment permanently.
NCI Grade 3:
• 1st appearance: Interrupt therapy until resolved to grade 0-1 during course of therapy; administer 75% of starting dose for next cycle.
• 2nd appearance: Interrupt therapy until resolved to grade 0-1 during course of therapy; administer 50% of initial dose for next cycle.
• 3rd appearance: Discontinue treatment permanently.
NCI Grade 4:
• 1st appearance: Discontinue permanently, or, if physician deems it to be in the patient's best interest to continue, interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1; administer 50% of initial dose for next cycle.
Dosage adjustments for hematologic toxicity in combination therapy with ixabepilone:
Neutrophils <500/mm3 for ≥7 days or neutropenic fever: Hold for concurrent diarrhea or stomatitis until neutrophils recover to >1000/mm3, then continue at same dose
Platelets <25,000/mm3 (or <50,000/mm3 with bleeding): Hold for concurrent diarrhea or stomatitis until platelets recover to >50,000/mm3, then continue at same dose
Dosage: Combination Regimens
Biliary adenocarcinoma: Gemcitabine-Capecitabine (Biliary Cancer)
Breast cancer:
Bevacizumab-Capecitabine (Breast Cancer)
Capecitabine + Docetaxel (Breast Cancer)
Capecitabine + Lapatinib (Breast Cancer)
Capecitabine-Trastuzumab
Ixabepilone-Capecitabine
Colorectal cancer: CAPOX (Colorectal Cancer)
Esophageal cancer:
Cisplatin-Capecitabine (Esophageal Cancer)
Epirubicin-Cisplatin-Capecitabine (Esophageal Cancer)
Epirubicin-Oxaliplatin-Capecitabine
Irinotecan-Capecitabine (Esophageal Cancer)
Gastric cancer:
Capecitabine-Docetaxel (Gastric Cancer)
Cisplatin-Capecitabine (Gastric Cancer)
Epirubicin-Oxaliplatin-Capecitabine
Irinotecan-Capecitabine (Gastric Cancer)
Trastuzumab-Cisplatin-Capecitabine (Gastric Cancer)
Gastrointestinal cancer: CAPOX (Biliary Cancer)
Lung cancer (nonsmall cell): Capecitabine + Docetaxel (NSCLC)
Pancreatic cancer:
CAPOX (Pancreatic Cancer)
Gemcitabine-Capecitabine (Pancreatic Cancer)
Renal cell cancer: Gemcitabine-Capecitabine (RCC)
Administration: Oral
Usually administered in 2 divided doses taken 12 hours apart. Doses should be taken with water within 30 minutes after a meal.
Monitoring Parameters
Renal function should be estimated at baseline to determine initial dose. During therapy, CBC with differential, hepatic function, and renal function should be monitored.
Dietary Considerations
Because current safety and efficacy data are based upon administration with food, it is recommended that capecitabine be administered with food. In all clinical trials, patients were instructed to take with water within 30 minutes after a meal.
Patient Education
Take within 30 minutes after a meal. Maintain adequate hydration, unless instructed to restrict fluid intake. You may be more susceptible to infection. May cause lethargy; dizziness; visual changes; confusion; anxiety; nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; dry mouth; loss of hair (will grow back when treatment is discontinued); photosensitivity; dry, itchy skin; and dry or irritated eyes (avoid contact lenses). Report persistent or severe diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; skin rash, redness, tenderness, or peeling (especially hands and feet); respiratory difficulty; chest pain or palpitations; unusual bleeding or bruising; or vision changes.
Geriatric Considerations
Patients ≥80 years of age may experience a greater incidence of grade 3 or 4 adverse events (diarrhea, hand-and-foot syndrome, nausea/vomiting).
Additional Information
Oncology Comment: An investigational uridine prodrug, uridine triacetate (formerly called vistonuridine), has been studied in a limited number of cases of fluorouracil overdose. Of 17 patients receiving uridine triacetate beginning within 8-96 hours after fluorouracil overdose, all patients fully recovered (von Borstel, 2009). Updated data has described a total of 28 patients treated with uridine triacetate for fluorouracil overdose (including overdoses related to continuous infusions delivering fluorouracil at rates faster than prescribed), all of whom recovered fully (Bamat, 2010). Rrefer to Uridine Triacetate monograph.
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Key adverse event(s) related to dental treatment: Stomatitis, abnormal taste, and taste disturbance.
Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions
No information available to require special precautions
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Sedation is common; may cause dizziness or insomnia
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Neutropenia is common; use caution with clozapine and carbamazepine
Nursing: Physical Assessment/Monitoring
Evaluate renal and hepatic function and CBC with differential at baseline and regularly during therapy. Assess all adverse reactions on a regular basis during therapy; dosage adjustments may be necessary. Teach sexually active female patients the necessity for contraception.
Oncology: Emetic Potential
Low (10% to 30%)
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, oral:
Xeloda®: 150 mg, 500 mg
Pricing: U.S. (www.drugstore.com)
Tablets (Xeloda)
150 mg (60): $521.00
500 mg (120): $3440.00
Extemporaneously Prepared
Hazardous agent: Use appropriate precautions for handling and disposal.
A 10 mg/mL oral solution may be made with tablets. Crush four 500 mg tablets in a mortar and reduce to a fine powder; add to 200 mL water. Capecitabine tablets are water soluble (data on file from Roche). Administer immediately after preparation, 30 minutes after a meal.
Judson IR, Beale PJ, Trigo JM, et al, “A Human Capecitabine Excretion Balance and Pharmacokinetic Study After Administration of a Single Oral Dose of 14C-Labelled Drug,” Invest New Drugs, 1999, 17(1):49-56.
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