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ATC codes: L01BC06
Indication
Malignant neoplasms of colon ICD11 code: 2C60.Z
INN
Capecitabine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Oral > Solid > tablet: 150 mg ; 500 mg
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 early stage colon cancer. The relevant extract from TRS994 regarding the Expert Committee's 2015 consideration of treatment protocols for early stage colon cancer.