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capecitabine
n. An orally administered chemotherapeutic prodrug used in the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers.
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Capecitabine
Capecitabine ( INN) (Xeloda, Roche) is an orally-administered chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of numerous cancers. Capecitabine is a prodrug that is enzymatically converted to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in the body.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medications needed in a basic health system.