Synonyms: Ro-09-1978-000 | Ro-091978000 | Xeloda®
capecitabine is an approved drug (FDA (1998), EMA (2001))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Capecitabine is a prodrug, that is enzymatically converted to 5-fluorouracil (active agent). It is a thymidylate synthase inhibitor.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used in the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. |