Capecitabine chemotherapy drug. Capecitabine is used to treat bowel and breast cancers. It can also be used in combination with another drug to treat pancreatic cancer. It belongs to a family of drugs known as antimetabolites. These drugs closely resemble a substance,or metabolite,that is essential for a cell's normal biochemical reactions. By replacing the metabolite,the drug prevents the cells from growing or reproducing. It is sold under the brand name Xeloda | |
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