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Ecansya (previously Capecitabine Krka)(capecitabine)

Colonic Neoplasms;Breast Neoplasms;Colorectal Neoplasms;Stomach Neoplasms

Marketing Authorisation Holder: Krka, d.d., Novo mesto

EMA Authorisation: 20/04/2012

INN: capecitabine

Indication

Ecansya is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients following surgery of stage-III (Dukes’ stage-C) colon cancer. Ecansya is indicated for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. Ecansya is indicated for first-line treatment of advanced gastric cancer in combination with a platinum-based regimen. Ecansya in combination with docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Previous therapy should have included an anthracycline. Ecansya is also indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of taxanes and an anthracycline containing chemotherapy regimen or for whom further anthracycline therapy is not indicated.

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Medical disclaimer: This information is intended for qualified healthcare professionals. Always verify with the official EMA Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) before clinical use.