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Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, parts of the large bowel. It may cause changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, or abdominal discomfort.

Zocitab

Capecitabine

500mg

Capecitabine tablets for metastatic breast and colorectal cancer. The body converts it into the active chemotherapy agent inside the tumour.

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Key points

  • Age is a leading risk factor; the condition is more common in people over 50.
  • Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, or both, depending on the stage at diagnosis.

Common questions about colorectal cancer

Which medicines are listed for colorectal cancer?

The catalogue lists one product for this condition, Zocitab, which contains Capecitabine. Capecitabine is a chemotherapy medicine that belongs to the antimetabolite class and is used in the treatment of colorectal cancer.

What kind of medicine is used for colorectal cancer?

Capecitabine is an antimetabolite chemotherapy tablet that works by interfering with cancer cell growth. It is the single ingredient in the listed product Zocitab, which comes as a 500mg tablet.

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