What it means
Some capsules are made to release the drug slowly or only after passing the stomach (extended-release or delayed-release). The word also means a layer of tissue that wraps an organ or joint, such as the joint capsule.
For the nurse
Do not open or crush extended-release or delayed-release capsules unless the drug label or pharmacist says it is safe. Ask the pharmacist about another form for a client who cannot swallow capsules.
At a glance
| Spanish | cápsula |
|---|---|
| Also written | capsules |