Caphosol
Caphosol
Caphosol (pronounced: ka-fo-sol) is a type of oral rinse used primarily in the management and prevention of oral mucositis, a common and often debilitating complication of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Etymology
The term "Caphosol" is a combination of the two active ingredients in the solution: calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P), with "sol" indicating it is a solution.
Usage
Caphosol is used to relieve dry mouth and pain or discomfort from mouth sores resulting from chemotherapy or radiation treatment. It works by cleaning the mouth to help decrease the risk of infection and by improving the balance of minerals in the mouth.
Related Terms
- Oral mucositis: Inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes in the mouth.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Radiation therapy: The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
- Oral rinse: A liquid solution used to rinse the mouth, often to manage symptoms of oral conditions or following dental procedures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caphosol
- Wikipedia's article - Caphosol
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