CAPECITABINE CAPECITABINE BLUEPOINT LABORATORIES FDA Approved Capecitabine is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. The chemical name is 5’-deoxy-5-fluoro-N- [(pentyloxy) carbonyl]-cytidine and has a molecular formula of C 15 H 22 FN 3 O 6 and a molecular weight of 359.35. Capecitabine has the following structural formula: Capecitabine is a white to off-white crystalline powder with an aqueous solubility of 26 mg/mL at 20°C. Capecitabine tablets, USP are supplied as biconvex, oblong film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each light peach-colored tablet contains 150 mg capecitabine and each peach-colored tablet contains 500 mg capecitabine. The inactive ingredients in capecitabine tablets include: anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate. The peach or light peach film coating contains hypromellose, purified talc, titanium dioxide and ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow. Chemical Structure
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Substance Capecitabine
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1 Indications And Usage Capecitabine Is A Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor Indicated For Colorectal Cancer Adjuvant Treatment Of Patients With Stage Iii Colon Cancer As A Single Agent Or As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen 1 1 Perioperative Treatment Of Adults With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer As A Component Of Chemoradiotherapy 1 1 Treatment Of Patients With Unresectable Or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer As A Single Agent Or As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen 1 1 Breast Cancer Treatment Of Patients With Advanced Or Metastatic Breast Cancer As A Single Agent If An Anthracycline Or Taxane Containing Chemotherapy Is Not Indicated 1 2 Treatment Of Patients With Advanced Or Metastatic Breast Cancer In Combination With Docetaxel After Disease Progression On Prior Anthracycline Containing Chemotherapy 1 2 Gastric Esophageal Or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Treatment Of Adults With Unresectable Or Metastatic Gastric Or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen 1 3 Treatment Of Adults With Her2 Overexpressing Metastatic Gastric Or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma Who Have Not Received Prior Treatment For Metastatic Disease As A Component Of A Combination Regimen 1 3 Pancreatic Cancer Adjuvant Treatment Of Adults With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen 1 4 1 1 Colorectal Cancer Capecitabine Tablets Usp Are Indicated For The Adjuvant Treatment Of Patients With Stage Iii Colon Cancer As A Single Agent Or As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen Perioperative Treatment Of Adults With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer As A Component Of Chemoradiotherapy Treatment Of Patients With Unresectable Or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer As A Single Agent Or As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen 1 2 Breast Cancer Capecitabine Tablets Usp Are Indicated For The Treatment Of Patients With Advanced Or Metastatic Breast Cancer As A Single Agent If An Anthracycline Or Taxane Containing Chemotherapy Is Not Indicated Treatment Of Patients With Advanced Or Metastatic Breast Cancer In Combination With Docetaxel After Disease Progression On Prior Anthracycline Containing Chemotherapy 1 3 Gastric Or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Capecitabine Tablets Usp Are Indicated For The Treatment Of Adults With Unresectable Or Metastatic Gastric Or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen Treatment Of Adults With Her2 Overexpressing Metastatic Gastric Or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma Who Have Not Received Prior Treatment For Metastatic Disease As A Component Of A Combination Regimen 1 4 Pancreatic Cancer Capecitabine Tablets Usp Are Indicated For The Adjuvant Treatment Of Adults With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma As A Component Of A Combination Chemotherapy Regimen
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Capecitabine tablets, USP 150 mg and 500 mg are supplied as follows: ● NDC 68001-487-06: 150 mg: biconvex, oblong shaped, light peach colored, film coated tablets, debossed with ‘150’ on one side and plain on other side; available in bottles of 60 with child-resistant closure. ● NDC 68001-488-07: 500 mg: biconvex, oblong shaped, peach colored, film coated tablets, debossed with '500' on one side and plain on other side; available in bottles of 120 with child-resistant closure. Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Capecitabine is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 150 mg : 60 tablets 500 mg : 120 tablets Capecitabine Tablets 150mg 60's Bottle Label Capecitabine Tablets 150mg - Pharmez Capecitabine Tablets 500mg 120's Bottle Label

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  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Capecitabine tablets, USP 150 mg and 500 mg are supplied as follows: ● NDC 68001-487-06: 150 mg: biconvex, oblong shaped, light peach colored, film coated tablets, debossed with ‘150’ on one side and plain on other side; available in bottles of 60 with child-resistant closure. ● NDC 68001-488-07: 500 mg: biconvex, oblong shaped, peach colored, film coated tablets, debossed with '500' on one side and plain on other side; available in bottles of 120 with child-resistant closure. Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Capecitabine is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 150 mg : 60 tablets 500 mg : 120 tablets Capecitabine Tablets 150mg 60's Bottle Label Capecitabine Tablets 150mg - Pharmez Capecitabine Tablets 500mg 120's Bottle Label

Overview

Capecitabine is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. The chemical name is 5’-deoxy-5-fluoro-N- [(pentyloxy) carbonyl]-cytidine and has a molecular formula of C 15 H 22 FN 3 O 6 and a molecular weight of 359.35. Capecitabine has the following structural formula: Capecitabine is a white to off-white crystalline powder with an aqueous solubility of 26 mg/mL at 20°C. Capecitabine tablets, USP are supplied as biconvex, oblong film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each light peach-colored tablet contains 150 mg capecitabine and each peach-colored tablet contains 500 mg capecitabine. The inactive ingredients in capecitabine tablets include: anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate. The peach or light peach film coating contains hypromellose, purified talc, titanium dioxide and ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow. Chemical Structure

Indications & Usage

Capecitabine is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for: Colorectal Cancer ● adjuvant treatment of patients with Stage III colon cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.1 ) ● perioperative treatment of adults with locally advanced rectal cancer as a component of chemoradiotherapy.( 1.1 ) ● treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.1 ) Breast Cancer ● treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer as a single agent if an anthracycline- or taxane-containing chemotherapy is not indicated. ( 1.2 ) ● treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with docetaxel after disease progression on prior anthracycline-containing chemotherapy. ( 1.2 ) Gastric, Esophageal, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer ● treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastric, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.3 ) ● treatment of adults with HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have not received prior treatment for metastatic disease as a component of a combination regimen. ( 1.3 ) Pancreatic Cancer ● adjuvant treatment of adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Colorectal Cancer Capecitabine tablets, USP are indicated for the: ● adjuvant treatment of patients with Stage III colon cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ● perioperative treatment of adults with locally advanced rectal cancer as a component of chemoradiotherapy. ● treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. 1.2 Breast Cancer Capecitabine tablets USP are indicated for the: ● treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer as a single agent if an anthracycline- or taxane-containing chemotherapy is not indicated. ● treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with docetaxel after disease progression on prior anthracycline-containing chemotherapy. 1.3 Gastric, Esophageal, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Capecitabine tablets USP are indicated for the: ● treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastric, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ● treatment of adults with HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have not received prior treatment for metastatic disease as a component of a combination regimen. 1.4 Pancreatic Cancer Capecitabine tablets USP are indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen.

Dosage & Administration

Adjuvant Treatment of Colon Cancer ● Single agent: 1,250 mg/m 2 twice daily orally for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 8 cycles. (2.1) In combination with Oxaliplatin-Containing Regimens: 1,000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 8 cycles in combination with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. ( 2.1 ) Perioperative Treatment of Rectal Cancer ● With Concomitant Radiation Therapy: 825 mg/m 2 orally twice daily ( 2.1 ) ● Without Radiation Therapy: 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice daily ( 2.1 ) Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: ● Single agent: 1,250 mg/m 2 twice daily orally for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.1 ) ● In Combination with Oxaliplatin: 1,000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. ( 2.1 ) Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer: ● Single agent: 1,000 mg/m 2 or 1,250 mg/m2 twice daily orally for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.2 ) ● In combination with docetaxel: 1,000 mg/m 2 or 1,250 mg/m2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with docetaxel at 75 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle ( 2.2 ) Unresectable or Metastatic Gastric, Esophageal, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer ● 625 mg/m 2 orally twice daily on days 1 to 21 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 8 cycles in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy. ( 2.3 ) OR ● 850 mg/m 2 or 1,000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. ( 2.3 ) HER2-overexpressing metastatic adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction or stomach ● 1,000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with cisplatin and trastuzumab. ( 2.3 ) Pancreatic cancer ● 830 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle for maximum of 6 cycles in combination with gemcitabine 1,000 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. ( 2.4 ) Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 for information related to dosage modifications for adverse reactions and renal impairment ( 2.5 and 2.6 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage for Colorectal Cancer Adjuvant Treatment of Colon Cancer Single Agent The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 1,250 mg/m2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 8 cycles. In Combination with Oxaliplatin-Containing Regimens The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 1,000 mg/m2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 8 cycles in combination with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. Refer to the oxaliplatin prescribing information for additional dosing information as appropriate. Perioperative Treatment of Rectal Cancer The recommended dosage of capecitabine is 825 mg/m2 orally twice daily when administered with concomitant radiation therapy and 1,250 mg/m2 orally twice daily when administered without radiation therapy as part of a peri-operative combination regimen. Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Single Agent The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 1,250 mg/m2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. In Combination with Oxaliplatin The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 1,000 mg/m2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. Refer to the Prescribing Information for oxaliplatin for additional dosing information as appropriate. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Breast Cancer Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Single Agent The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 1,000 mg/m 2 or 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Individualize the dose and dosing schedule of capecitabine tablets based on patient risk factors and adverse reactions. In Combination with Docetaxel The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 1,000 mg/m 2 or 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with docetaxel 75 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. Refer to the Prescribing Information for docetaxel for additional dosing information as appropriate. 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Gastric, Esophageal, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets for unresectable or metastatic gastric, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer is: ● 625 mg/m 2 orally twice daily on days 1 to 21 of each 21-day cycle for a maximum of 8 cycles in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy. OR ● 850 mg/m2 or 1,000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with oxaliplatin 130 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. Individualize the dose and dosing schedule of capecitabine tablets based on patient risk factors and adverse reactions. The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets for HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma is 1,000 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of each 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in combination with cisplatin and trastuzumab. Refer to the Prescribing Information for agents used in combination for additional dosing information as appropriate. 2.4 Recommended Dosage for Pancreatic Cancer The recommended dosage of capecitabine tablets are 830 mg/m2 orally twice daily for the first 21 days of each 28-day cycle until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or for a maximum 6 cycles in combination with gemcitabine 1,000 mg/m 2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Refer to Prescribing Information for gemcitabine for additional dosing information as appropriate. 2.5 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Monitor patients for adverse reactions and modify dosages of capecitabine tablets as described in Table 1. Do not replace missed doses of capecitabine tablets; instead resume capecitabine tablets with the next planned dosage. When capecitabine tablets is administered with docetaxel, withhold capecitabine tablets and docetaxel until the requirements for resuming both capecitabine tablets and docetaxel are met. Refer to the Prescribing Information for docetaxel for additional dosing information as appropriate. Table 1 Recommended Dose Modifications of Adverse Reactions Severity Dosage Modification Resume at Same or Reduced Dose (Percent of Current Dose) Grade 2 1st appearance Withhold until resolved to grade 0 to 1. 100% 2nd appearance 75% 3rd appearance 50% 4th appearance Permanently discontinue. - Grade 3 1st appearance Withhold until resolved to grade 0 to 1. 75% 2nd appearance 50% 3rd appearance Permanently discontinue. - Grade 4 1st appearance Permanently discontinue OR Withhold until resolved to grade 0 to 1. 50% Hyperbilirubinemia Patients with Grade 3 to 4 hyperbilirubinemia may resume treatment once the event is Grade 2 or less (less than three times the upper limit of normal), using the percent of current dose as shown in column 3 of Table 1 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. 2.6 Dosage Modification For Renal Impairment Reduce the dose of capecitabine tablets by 25% for patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) of 30 to 50 mL/min as determined by Cockcroft-Gault equation. A dosage has not been established in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min) [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 )] . 2.7 Administration Round the recommended dosage for patients to the nearest 150 mg dose to provide whole capecitabine tablets. Swallow capecitabine tablets whole with water within 30 minutes after a meal. Do not chew, cut, or crush capecitabine tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )]. Take capecitabine tablets at the same time each day approximately 12 hours apart. Do not take an additional dose after vomiting and continue with the next scheduled dose. Do not take a missed dose and continue with the next scheduled dose. Capecitabine tablets is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1

Warnings & Precautions
● Serious Adverse Reactions from Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Deficiency: Patients with certain homozygous or compound heterozygous variants in the DPYD gene are at increased risk for acute early-onset toxicity and serious, including fatal, adverse reactions due to capecitabine (e.g., mucositis, diarrhea, neutropenia, and neurotoxicity). Capecitabine is not recommended for use in patients known to have certain homozygous or compound heterozygous DPYD variants that result in complete absence of DPD activity. Withhold or permanently discontinue based on clinical assessment. No capecitabine dose has been proven safe in patients with complete absence of DPD activity. ( 5.2 ) ● Cardiotoxicity: May be more common in patients with a prior history of coronary artery disease. Withhold capecitabine for cardiotoxicity as appropriate. The safety of resumption of capecitabine in patients with cardiotoxicity that has resolved has not been established. (2.5 , 5.3 ) ● Diarrhea: Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence. ( 2.5 , 5.4 ) ● Dehydration: Optimize hydration before starting capecitabine. Monitor hydration status and kidney function at baseline and as clinically indicated. Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence. ( 2.5 , 5.5 ) ● Renal Toxicity: Monitor renal function at baseline and as clinically indicated. Optimize hydration before starting capecitabine. Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence. ( 2.5 , 5.6 ) ● Serious Skin Toxicities: Monitor for new or worsening serious skin reactions. Permanently discontinue capecitabine in patients who experience a severe cutaneous adverse reaction. ( 5.7 ) ● Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia Syndrome: Withhold capecitabine then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence. ( 2.5 , 5.8 ) ● Myelosuppression: Monitor complete blood count at baseline and before each cycle. Capecitabine is not recommended in patients with baseline neutrophil counts <1.5 x 109/L or platelet counts <100 x 109/L. For grade 3 or 4 myelosuppression, withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on occurrence. ( 2.5 , 5.9 ) ● Hyperbilirubinemia: Patients with Grade 3 to 4 hyperbilirubinemia may resume treatment once the event isGrade 2 or less (≤3 x ULN), using the percent of current dose as shown in column 3 of Table 1 ( 2.5 , 5.10 ) ● Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.11 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Increased Risk of Bleeding With Concomitant Use of Vitamin K Antagonists Altered coagulation parameters and/or bleeding, including death, have been reported in patients taking capecitabine concomitantly with vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin. Clinically significant increases in PT and INR have been reported in patients who were on stable doses of oral vitamin K antagonists at the time capecitabine was introduced. These events occurred within several days and up to several months after initiating capecitabine and, in a few cases, within 1 month after stopping capecitabine. These events occurred in patients with and without liver metastases. Monitor INR more frequently and adjust the dose of the vitamin K antagonist as appropriate [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. 5.2 Serious Adverse Reactions from Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Deficiency Patients with certain homozygous or compound heterozygous variants in the DPYD gene known to result in complete or near complete absence of DPD activity (complete DPD deficiency) are at increased risk for acute early-onset toxicity and serious, including fatal, adverse reactions due to capecitabine (e.g., mucositis, diarrhea, neutropenia, and neurotoxicity). Patients with partial DPD activity (partial DPD deficiency) may also have increased risk of serious, including fatal, adverse reactions. Capecitabine is not recommended for use in patients known to have certain homozygous or compound heterozygous DPYD variants that result in complete DPD deficiency. Withhold or permanently discontinue capecitabine based on clinical assessment of the onset, duration, and severity of the observed adverse reactions in patients with evidence of acute early- onset or unusually severe reactions, which may indicate complete DPD deficiency. No capecitabine dose has been proven safe for patients with complete DPD deficiency. There are insufficient data to recommend a specific dose in patients with partial DPD deficiency. Consider testing for genetic variants of DPYD prior to initiating capecitabine to reduce the risk of serious adverse reactions if the patient’s clinical status permits and based on clinical judgement [see Clinical Pharmacology( 12.5 )] . Serious adverse reactions may still occur even if no DPYD variants are identified. An FDA-authorized test for the detection of genetic variants of DPYD to identify patients at risk of serious adverse reactions due to increased systemic exposure to capecitabine is not currently available. Currently available tests used to identify DPYD variants may vary in accuracy and design (e.g., which DPYD variant(s) they identify). 5.3 Cardiotoxicity Cardiotoxicity can occur with capecitabine. Myocardial infarction/ischemia, angina, dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, sudden death, electrocardiographic changes, and cardiomyopathy have been reported with capecitabine. These adverse reactions may be more common in patients with a prior history of coronary artery disease. Withhold capecitabine for cardiotoxicity as appropriate [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)]. The safety of resumption of capecitabine in patients with cardiotoxicity that has resolved have not been established. 5.4 Diarrhea Diarrhea, sometimes severe, can occur with capecitabine. In 875 patients with metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received capecitabine as a single agent, the median time to first occurrence of grade 2 to 4 diarrhea was 34 days (range: 1 day to 1 year). The median duration of grade 3 to 4 diarrhea was 5 days. Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose or permanently discontinue based on severity and occurrence [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)]. 5.5 Dehydration Dehydration can occur with capecitabine. Patients with anorexia, asthenia, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may be at an increased risk of developing dehydration with capecitabine. Optimize hydration before starting capecitabine. Monitor hydration status and kidney function at baseline and as clinically indicated. Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)]. 5.6 Renal Toxicity Serious renal failure, sometimes fatal, can occur with capecitabine. Renal impairment or coadministration of capecitabine with other products known to cause renal toxicity may increase the risk of renal toxicity [see Drug Interactions (7.3)]. Monitor renal function at baseline and as clinically indicated. Optimize hydration before starting capecitabine. Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )]. 5.7 Serious Skin Toxicities Severe mucocutaneous reactions, some with fatal outcome, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) can occur in patients treated with capecitabine [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Monitor for new or worsening serious skin reactions. Permanently discontinue capecitabine for severe cutaneous adverse reactions. . 5.8 Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia Syndrome Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (PPES) can occur with capecitabine. In patients with metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received capecitabine as a single agent, the median time to onset of grades 1 to 3 PPES was 2.6 months (range: 11 days to 1 year). Withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose or permanently discontinue based on severity and occurrence [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )]. 5.9 Myelosuppression Myelosuppression can occur with capecitabine. In the 875 patients with metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received capecitabine as a single agent, 3.2% had grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, 1.7% had grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, and 2.4% had grade 3 or 4 anemia. In the 251 patients with metastatic breast cancer who received capecitabine with docetaxel, 68% had grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, 2.8% had grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, and 10% had grade 3 or 4 anemia. Necrotizing enterocolitis (typhlitis) has been reported. Consider typhlitis in patients with fever, neutropenia and abdominal pain. Monitor complete blood count at baseline and before each cycle. Capecitabine is not recommended if baseline neutrophil count <1.5 x 10 9 /L or platelet count <100 x 10 9 /L. For grade 3 to 4 myelosuppression, withhold capecitabine and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on occurrence [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )]. 5.10 Hyperbilirubinemia Hyperbilirubinemia can occur with capecitabine. In the 875 patients with metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received capecitabine as a single agent, grade 3 hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 15% of patients and grade 4 hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 3.9%. Of the 566 patients who had hepatic metastases at baseline and the 309 patients without hepatic metastases at baseline, grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 23% and 12%, respectively. Of these 167 patients with grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia, 19% had postbaseline increased alkaline phosphatase and 28% had postbaseline increased transaminases at any time (not necessarily concurrent). The majority of these patients with increased transaminases or alkaline phosphatase had liver metastases at baseline. In addition, 58% and 35% of the 167 patients with grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia had pre- and postbaseline increased alkaline phosphatase or transaminases (grades 1 to 4), respectively. Only 8% (n=13) and 3% (n=5) had grade 3 or 4 increased alkaline phosphatase or transaminases. In the 596 patients who received capecitabine for metastatic colorectal cancer, the incidence of grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia was similar to that observed for the pooled population of patients with metastatic breast and colorectal cancer. The median time to onset for grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia was 64 days and median total bilirubin increased from 8 μm/L at baseline to 13 μm/L during treatment with capecitabine. Of the 136 patients with grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia, 49 patients had grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia as their last measured value, of which 46 had liver metastases at baseline. In the 251 patients with metastatic breast cancer who received capecitabine with docetaxel, grade 3 hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 7% and grade 4 hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 2%. Withhold capecitabine and then resume at a same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on occurrence [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )]. Patients with Grade 3 to 4 hyperbilirubinemia may resume treatment once the event is Grade 2 or less than three times the upper limit of normal, using the percent of current dose as shown in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )]. 5.11 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, capecitabine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Insufficient data is available on capecitabine use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of capecitabine to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis caused embryolethality and teratogenicity in mice and embryolethality in monkeys at 0.2 and 0.6 times the human exposure (AUC) in patients who received a dosage of 1,250 mg/m2 twice daily, respectively. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with capecitabine and for 6 months following the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with capecitabine and for 3 months following the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )]. 5.12 Eye Irritation, Skin Rash, and Other Adverse Reactions from Exposure to Crushed Tablets In instances of exposure to crushed capecitabine tablets, the following adverse reactions have been reported: eye irritation and swelling, skin rash, diarrhea, paresthesia, headache, gastric irritation, vomiting and nausea. Advise patients not to cut or crush tablets. If capecitabine tablets must be cut or crushed, this should be done by a professional trained in safe handling of cytotoxic drugs using appropriate equipment and safety procedures [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 )]. The safety and effectiveness have not been established for the administration of crushed capecitabine tablets.
Boxed Warning
Clinically significant increases in prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) have been reported in patients who were on stable doses of a vitamin K antagonist at the time capecitabine was introduced. These events occurred within several days and up to several months after initiating capecitabine and, in a few cases, within 1 month after stopping capecitabine. These events occurred in patients with and without liver metastases. Monitor INR more frequently and adjust the dose of the vitamin K antagonist as appropriate [see Drug Interactions (7.2)]. WARNING: INCREASED RISK OF BLEEDING WITH CONCOMITANT USE OF VITAMIN K ANTAGONISTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Altered coagulation parameters and/or bleeding, including death, have been reported in patients taking capecitabine concomitantly with oral vitamin K antagonists. (5.1, 7.2) Monitor international normalized ratio (INR) more frequently and adjust the dose of the vitamin K antagonist as appropriate. (7.2)
Contraindications

Capecitabine is contraindicated in patients with history of severe hypersensitivity reaction to fluorouracil or capecitabine [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to fluorouracil or capecitabine ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Cardiotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Dehydration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Serious Skin Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Hyperbilirubinemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] ● Most common adverse reactions in patients who received capecitabine as a single agent for the adjuvant treatment for colon cancer (≥30%) were palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, diarrhea, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) ● Most common adverse reactions (≥30%) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who received capecitabine as a single agent were anemia, diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia, nausea, fatigue, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) ● Most common adverse reactions (≥30%) in patients with metastatic breast cancer who received capecitabine with docetaxel were diarrhea, stomatitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, nausea, alopecia, vomiting, edema, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) ● Most common adverse reactions (≥30%) in patients with metastatic breast cancer who received capecitabine as a single agent were lymphopenia, anemia, diarrhea, hand-and-foot syndrome, nausea,fatigue, vomiting, and dermatitis. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Accord Healthcare Inc. at 1-866-941-7875 or www.accordhealthcare.us or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Accord Healthcare Inc. at 1-866-941-7875 or www.accordhealthcare.us or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adjuvant Treatment of Colon Cancer Single Agent The safety of capecitabine as a single agent was evaluated in patients with Stage III colon cancer in X-ACT [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )]. Patients received capecitabine 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle (N=995) or leucovorin 20 mg/m 2 intravenously followed by fluorouracil 425 mg/m 2 as an intravenous bolus on days 1 to 5 of each 28-day cycle (N=974). Among patients who received capecitabine, the median duration of treatment was 5.4 months. Deaths due to all causes occurred in 0.8% of patients who received capecitabine on study or within 28 days of receiving study drug. Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 11% of patients who received capecitabine. Most common adverse reactions (>30%) were palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, diarrhea, and nausea. Tables 2 and 3 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities in X-ACT. Table 2 Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients Who Received Capecitabine for Adjuvant Treatment of Colon Cancer in X-ACT Adverse Reaction Capecitabine (N=995) Fluorouracil + Leucovorin (N=974) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade3 or 4 (%) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome 60 17 9 <1 Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 47 12 65 14 Nausea 34 2 47 2 Stomatitis 22 2 60 14 Vomiting 15 2 21 2 Abdominal Pain 14 3 16 2 General Fatigue 16 <1 16 1 Asthenia 10 <1 10 1 Lethargy 10 <1 9 <1 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients are presented below: Eye: conjunctivitis Gastrointestinal: constipation, upper abdominal pain, dyspepsia General: pyrexia Metabolism and Nutrition: anorexia Nervous System: dizziness, dysgeusia, headache Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue: rash, alopecia, erythema Table 3 Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities (>1%) in Patients Who Received Capecitabine as a Single Agent for Adjuvant Treatment of Colon Cancer in X- ACT Laboratory Abnormality Capecitabine (n=995) Grade 3 or 4 % Fluorouracil + Leucovorin (n=974) Grade 3 or 4 % Bilirubin increased 20 6 Lymphocytes decreased 13 13 Neutrophils/granulocytes decreased 2.4 26 Calcium decreased 2.3 2.2 Neutrophils decreased 2.2 26 ALT increased 1.6 0.6 Calcium increased 1.1 0.7 Hemoglobin decreased 1 1.2 Platelets decreased 1 0.7 In Combination with Oxaliplatin-Containing Regimens The safety of capecitabine for the perioperative treatment of adults with Stage III colon cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was derived from published literature [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )]. The safety of capecitabine for the adjuvant treatment of patients with Stage III colon cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was similar to those in patients treated with capecitabine as a single agent, with the exception of an increased incidence of neurosensory toxicity. Perioperative Treatment of Rectal Cancer The safety of capecitabine for the perioperative treatment of adults with locally advanced rectal cancer as a component of chemoradiotherapy was derived from published literature [seeClinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . The safety of capecitabine for the perioperative treatment of adults with locally advanced rectal cancer as a component of chemoradiotherapy was similar to those in patients treated with capecitabine as a single agent, with the exception of an increased incidence of diarrhea. Metastatic Colorectal C ance r Single Agent The safety of capecitabine as a single agent was evaluated in a pooled metastatic colorectal cancer population (Study SO14695 and Study SO14796) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Patients received capecitabine 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice a day for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle (N=596) or leucovorin 20 mg/m 2 intravenously followed by fluorouracil 425 mg/m 2 as an intravenous bolus on days 1 to 5 of each 28-day cycle (N=593). Among the patients who received capecitabine, the median duration of treatment was 4.6 months. Deaths due to all causes occurred in 8% of patients who received capecitabine on study or within 28 days of receiving study drug. Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction or intercurrent illness occurred in 13% of patients who received capecitabine. Most common adverse reactions (>30%) were anemia, diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia, nausea, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Table 4 shows the adverse reactions occurring in this pooled colorectal cancer population. Table 4 Adverse Reactions (>10%) in Patients Who Received Capecitabine in Pooled Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Population (Study SO14695 and Study SO14796) – Not observed *Includes weakness NA = Not Applicable Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients are presented below: Eye: abnormal vision Gastrointestinal: upper gastrointestinal tract inflammatory disorders, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, ileus General: chest pain Infections: viral Metabolism and Nutrition: dehydration Musculoskeletal: arthralgia Nervous System: dizziness (excluding vertigo), insomnia, taste disturbance Psychiatric: mood alteration, depression Respiratory, Thoracic, and Mediastinal: cough, pharyngeal disorder Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue: skin discoloration, alopecia Vascular: venous thrombosis In Combination with Oxaliplatin The safety of capecitabine for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was derived from published literature [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )]. The safety of capecitabine for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was similar to those in patients treated with capecitabine as a single agent, with the exception of an increased incidence of peripheral neuropathy. Metastatic Breast Cancer In Combination with Docetaxel The safety of capecitabine in combination with docetaxel was evaluated in patients with metastatic breast cancer in Study SO14999 [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. Patients received capecitabine 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle with docetaxel 75 mg/m 2 as 1- hour intravenous infusion on day 1 of each 21-day cycle for at least 6 weeks or docetaxel 100 mg/m 2 as a 1-hour intravenous infusion on day 1 of each 21-day cycle for at least 6 weeks. Among patients who received capecitabine, the mean duration of treatment was 4.2 months. Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 26% of patients who received capecitabine. Dosage interruptions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 79% of patients who received capecitabine and dosage reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 65%. Most common adverse reactions (>30%) were diarrhea, stomatitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, nausea, alopecia, vomiting, edema, and abdominal pain. Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions in Study SO14999. Table 5 Adverse Reactions (≥10%) in Patients Who Received Capecitabine with Docetaxel for Metastatic Breast Cancer in Study SO14999 Adverse Reaction Capecitabine with Docetaxel (N=251) Docetaxel (N=255) All Grades (%) Grade 3 (%) Grade 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 (%) Grade 4 (%) Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 67 14 <1 48 5 <1 Stomatitis 67 17 <1 43 5 – Nausea 45 7 – 36 2 – Vomiting 35 4 1 24 2 – Abdominal pain 30 3 <1 24 2 – Constipation 20 2 – 18 – – Dyspepsia 14 – – 8 1 – Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesiasyndrome 63 24 NA 8 1 NA Alopecia 41 6 – 42 7 – Nail disorder 14 2 – 15 – – Cardiac Edema 33 <2 – 34 <3 1 General Pyrexia 28 2 – 34 2 – Asthenia 26 4 <1 25 6 – Fatigue 22 4 – 27 6 – Weakness 16 2 – 11 2 – Pain in Limb 13 <1 – 13 2 – Blood and Lymphatic System Neutropenic fever 16 3 13 21 5 16 Nervous System Taste disturbance 16 <1 – 14 <1 – Headache 15 3 – 15 2 – Paresthesia 12 <1 – 16 1 – Dizziness 12 – – 8 <1 – Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Arthralgia 15 2 – 24 3 – Myalgia 15 2 – 25 2 – Back Pain 12 <1 – 11 3 – Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Dyspnea 14 2 <1 16 2 – Cough 13 1 – 22 <1 – Sore Throat 12 2 – 11 <1 – Metabolism and Nutrition Anorexia 13 <1 – 11 <1 – Appetite decreased 10 – – 5 – – Dehydration 10 2 – 7 <1 <1 Eye Lacrimation increased 12 – – 7 <1 – – Not observed NA = Not Applicable Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients are presented below: Blood and Lymphatic System : agranulocytosis, prothrombin decreased Cardiac : supraventricular tachycardia Eye : conjunctivitis, eye irritation Gastrointestinal: ileus, necrotizing enterocolitis, esophageal ulcer, hemorrhagic diarrhea, dry mouth General: chest pain (non-cardiac), lethargy, pain, influenza-like illness Hepatobiliary: jaundice, abnormal liver function tests, hepatic failure, hepatic coma, hepatotoxicity Immune System: hypersensitivity Infection: hypoesthesia, neutropenic sepsis, sepsis, bronchopneumonia, oral candidiasis, urinary tract infection Metabolism and Nutrition: weight decreased Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: bone pain Nervous System: insomnia, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, syncope, taste loss, polyneuropathy, migraine Psychiatric: depression Renal and Urinary: renal failure Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal: upper respiratory tract infection, pleural effusion, epistaxis, rhinorrhea Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue: pruritis, rash erythematous, dermatitis, nail discoloration, onycholysis Vascular: lymphedema, hypotension, venous phlebitis and thrombophlebitis, postural hypotension, flushing Table 6 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in this trial. Table 6 Laboratory Abnormalities (≥20%) in Patients Who Received Capecitabine with Docetaxel for Metastatic Breast Cancer in Study SO14999 Laboratory Abnormality Capecitabine with Docetaxel (N=251) Docetaxel (N=255) All Grades (%) Grade 3 (%) Grade 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 (%) Grade 4 (%) Hematologic Lymphocytopenia 99 48 41 98 44 40 Leukopenia 91 37 24 88 42 33 Neutropenia 86 20 49 87 10 66 Anemia 80 7 3 83 5 <1 Thrombocytopenia 41 2 1 23 1 2 Hepatobiliary Hyperbilirubinemia 20 7 2 6 2 2 Single Agent The safety of capecitabine as a single agent was evaluated in patients with metastatic breast cancer in Study SO14697 [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . Patients received capecitabine 1,250 mg/m 2 orally twice daily for the first 14 days of a 21-day cycle. The mean duration of treatment was 3.7 months. Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction or intercurrent illness occurred in 8% of patients. Most common adverse reactions (>30%) were lymphopenia, anemia, diarrhea, hand-and-foot syndrome, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and dermatitis. Table 7 summarizes the adverse reactions in Study SO14697. Table 7 Adverse Reactions (>10%) in Patients Who Received Capecitabine for Metastatic Breast Cancer in Study SO14697 Adverse Reaction Capecitabine (n=162) All Grades (%) Grade3 (%) Grade4 (%) Blood and Lymphatic System Lymphopenia 94 44 15 Anemia 72 3 1 Neutropenia 26 2 2 Thrombocytopenia 24 3 1 Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 57 12 3 Nausea 53 4 – Vomiting 37 4 – Stomatitis 24 7 – Abdominal pain 20 4 – Constipation 15 1 – Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Hand-and-foot syndrome 57 11 NA Dermatitis 37 1 – General Fatigue 41 8 – Pyrexia 12 1 – Metabolism and Nutrition Anorexia 23 3 – Hepatobiliary Hyperbilirubinemia 22 9 2 Nervous System Paresthesia 21 1 – Eye Eye irritation 15 – – – = Not observed NA = Not Applicable Pooled Safety Population Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received capecitabine as a single agent are presented below. Blood & Lymphatic System: leukopenia, coagulation disorder, bone marrow depression, pancytopenia Cardiac: tachycardia, bradycardia, atrial fibrillation, myocarditis, edema Ear: vertigo Eye: conjunctivitis Gastrointestinal: abdominal distension, dysphagia, proctalgia, gastric ulcer, ileus, gastroenteritis, dyspepsia General: chest pain, influenza-like illness, hot flushes, pain, thirst, fibrosis, hemorrhage, edema, pain in limb Hepatobiliary: hepatic fibrosis, hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, abnormal liver function tests Immune System: drug hypersensitivity Infections: bronchitis, pneumonia, keratoconjunctivitis, sepsis, fungal infections Metabolism and Nutrition: cachexia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, dehydration Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: myalgia, arthritis, muscle weakness Nervous System: insomnia, ataxia, tremor, dysphasia, encephalopathy, dysarthria, impaired balance, headache, dizziness Psychiatric: depression, confusion Renal and Urinary: renal impairment Respiratory, Mediastinal and Thoracic: cough, epistaxis, respiratory distress, dyspnea Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue: nail disorder, sweating increased, photosensitivity reaction, skin ulceration, pruritus, radiation recall syndrome Vascular: hypotension, hypertension, lymphedema, pulmonary embolism Unresectable or Metastatic Gastric, Esophageal, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer The safety of capecitabine for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastric, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was derived from published literature [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. The safety of capecitabine for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastric, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was consistent with the known safety profile of capecitabine. The safety of capecitabine for the treatment of patients with HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have not received prior treatment for metastatic disease as a component of a combination regimen was derived from the published literature [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. The safety of capecitabine for the treatment of patients with HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma was consistent with the known safety profile of capecitabine. Pancreatic Cancer The safety of capecitabine for the adjuvant treatment of adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was derived from the published literature [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )]. The safety of capecitabine for the adjuvant treatment of adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen was consistent with the known safety profile of capecitabine. Table 4 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of capecitabine. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Eye: lacrimal duct stenosis, corneal disorders including keratitis Hepatobiliary: hepatic failure Immune System Disorders: angioedema Nervous System: toxic leukoencephalopathy Renal & Urinary: acute renal failure secondary to dehydration including fatal outcome Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue: cutaneous lupus erythematosus, severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), persistent or severe PPES can eventually lead to loss of fingerprints

Drug Interactions

● Allopurinol: Avoid concomitant use of allopurinol with capecitabine. ( 7.1 ) ● Leucovorin: Closely monitor for toxicities when capecitabine is coadministered with leucovorin. ( 7.1 ) ● CYP2C9 substrates: Closely monitor for adverse reactions when CYP2C9 substrates are coadministered with capecitabine. ( 7.2 ) ● Vitamin K antagonists: Monitor INR more frequently and dose adjust oral vitamin K antagonist as appropriate ● Phenytoin: Closely monitor phenytoin levels in patients taking capecitabine concomitantly with phenytoin and adjust the phenytoin dose as appropriate. ( 7.2 ) ● Nephrotoxic drugs: Closely monitor for signs of renal toxicity when capecitabine is used concomitantly with nephrotoxic drugs. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Capecitabine Allopurinol Concomitant use with allopurinol may decrease concentration of capecitabine’s active metabolites [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )], which may decrease efficacy. Avoid concomitant use of allopurinol with capecitabine. Leucovorin The concentration of fluorouracil is increased and its toxicity may be enhanced by leucovorin, folic acid, or folate analog products. Deaths from severe enterocolitis, diarrhea, and dehydration have been reported in elderly patients receiving weekly leucovorin and fluorouracil. Instruct patients not to take products containing folic acid or folate analog products unless directed to do so by their healthcare provider. 7.2 Effect of Capecitabine on Other Drugs CYP2C9 Substrates Capecitabine increased exposure of CYP2C9 substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )], which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates. Closely monitor for adverse reactions of CYP2C9 substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions when used concomitantly with capecitabine (e.g., anticoagulants, antidiabetic drugs). Vitamin K Antagonists Capecitabine increases exposure of vitamin K antagonist [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )], which may alter coagulation parameters and/or bleeding and could result in death [see Warning and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . These events may occur within days of treatment initiation and up to 1 month after discontinuation of capecitabine. Monitor INR more frequently and refer to the prescribing information of oral vitamin K antagonist for dosage adjustment, as appropriate, when capecitabine is used concomitantly with vitamin K antagonist. Phenytoin Capecitabine may increases exposure of phenytoin, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to phenytoin. Closely monitor phenytoin levels and refer to the prescribing information of phenytoin for dosage adjustment, as appropriate, when capecitabine is used concomitantly with phenytoin. 7.3 Nephrotoxic Drugs Due of the additive pharmacologic effect, concomitant use of capecitabine with other drugs known to cause renal toxicity may increase the risk of renal toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. Closely monitor for signs of renal toxicity when capecitabine is used concomitantly with nephrotoxic drugs (e.g. platinum salts, irinotecan, methotrexate, intravenous bisphosphonates). For full Taxotere prescribing information, please refer to Taxotere Package Insert. All trade names drug products are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured By: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad – 380 054, India. For BluePoint Laboratories Issued 03/23


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