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Xeloda and Renal dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Xeloda and disease Renal dysfunction for safety when used together.

Check result:

Xeloda <> Renal dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Capecitabine is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min). Patients with moderate renal impairment at baseline require a dose reduction. Patients with mild and moderate impairment should be carefully monitored for adverse reactions and prompt interruption of therapy with subsequent dose adjustment might be required depending on the developed adverse events.

Xeloda

Generic Name: capecitabine

Brand Name: Xeloda

Synonyms: n.a.

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