What to do if you have a stomach ache on Capecitabine

Tummy pain after taking capecitabine indicates that the drug stimulates the gastrointestinal tract, which can be relieved by bed rest, hot compresses on the abdomen and medication. 1. Bed rest:When patients take capecitabine symptoms of stomach pain, should immediately bed rest, avoid activities aggravate abdominal pain symptoms. 2. Hot compresses on the abdomen: hot towels can be used to apply hot compresses to relax the muscles, promote blood circulation and relieve the symptoms of stomach pain, but care should be taken that the towels are not too hot to avoid burns. 3. Medication:When the patient has severe abdominal pain and other serious adverse reactions, should immediately stop using capecitabine, timely medical care, under the guidance of the doctor intravenous injection of atropine, scopolamine and other drugs to reduce pain. The medication can be changed if necessary. When taking capecitabine, there may be diarrhea, vomiting and other adverse reactions, and it is forbidden to use it for people with severe liver and kidney function impairment, it is recommended to take this drug under the guidance of a doctor, avoid unauthorized use of the drug to prevent triggering adverse consequences. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.