ATC codes:
L01BC06
Indication
Malignant neoplasm metastasis in large intestine
ICD11 code:
2E25
INN
Capecitabine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
150 mg tablet ;
500 mg tablet
EML status history
First added in 2015
(TRS
994)
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
In 2015, as part of the comprehensive review of cancer medicines undertaken by the Expert Committee, capecitabine was added to the complementary list of the EML for use in treatment protocols for metastatic colorectal cancer. The relevant extract from TRS994 regarding the Expert Committee's 2015 consideration of treatment protocols for metastatic colorectal cancer is attached.