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