Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (TDDS)

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Across
  1. 2. Property of a drug that helps it pass through skin's lipid layers.
  2. 10. Used transdermally to prevent motion sickness.
  3. 11. A common disadvantage or side effect at the patch site.
  4. 13. A drug used in transdermal patches to treat high blood pressure.
  5. 14. A chemical or method used to temporarily open skin for better drug entry.
  6. 15. A drug that induces vomiting
Down
  1. 1. Type of patch where drug is mixed directly into the adhesive or polymer layer.
  2. 3. Uses electric current to push charged drugs through the skin.
  3. 4. Changing patch locations regularly to avoid skin damage or irritation.
  4. 5. The part of a patch that keeps it in contact with the skin.
  5. 6. Skin condition that increases absorption by softening the outer layer.
  6. 7. Overall composition of a TDDS, including drug, base, and enhancers.
  7. 8. Small needles used to painlessly increase drug delivery through the skin.
  8. 9. TDDS design where drug is kept in a separate compartment and released through a membrane.
  9. 12. Educating patients on patch use, site prep, and what to expect.