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What heart problems have been reported in patients receiving capecitabine?

Name: What heart problems have been reported in patients receiving capecitabine?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:40:31.772Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Reported heart problems in patients receiving capecitabine include arrhythmias (ventricular fibrillation, torsade de pointes and bradycardia), angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure and cardiomyopathy.

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Capecitabine Dr. Reddy's 500 mg Film-Coated TabletsDr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 11Document updated 15 February 2024

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