Caps

Caps (medicine)

Caps (pronounced: /kæps/), is a common abbreviation in the medical field, often used to refer to capsules. Capsules, or caps, are a form of dosage in which medication is enclosed in a shell that dissolves to release the medication.

Etymology

The term "caps" is derived from the Latin word "capsula", which means "small box". It was first used in the medical context in the 17th century.

Related Terms

• Capsule (pharmacy): A capsule is a small, cylindrical container made from gelatin, starch, or a similar substance, which contains a dose of medication. Capsules are often used to contain medicines that have a bitter taste, or that need to be dissolved slowly in the body.

• Dosage form: This is the physical form in which a medication is produced and dispensed. Capsules are one type of dosage form.

• Medication: This is a substance used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Capsules are a common form of medication.

• Pharmacy: This is the science and technique of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services. Capsules are often prepared and dispensed in pharmacies.

• Gelatin: This is a translucent, colorless, flavorless food ingredient, derived from collagen taken from animal body parts. It is often used to make the outer shell of capsules.

• Starch: This is a type of carbohydrate, consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. It is often used to make the outer shell of capsules.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Caps
• Wikipedia's article - Caps

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