Activity No. 3: Transdermal Drug Delivery System

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Across
  1. 3. irritation A common adverse effect of transdermal patches.
  2. 6. Drug property that affects ability to cross lipid-rich skin layers.
  3. 7. Use of a mild electric current to drive charged drug molecules across the skin.
  4. 9. Gradual delivery of the drug over a prolonged period.
  5. 10. TDDS design where the drug is embedded within the adhesive or polymer layer.
  6. 11. A substance that increases skin permeability for drug absorption.
  7. 14. The process of drug molecules passing through skin barriers.
  8. 15. corneum The outermost skin layer and main barrier to drug penetration.
Down
  1. 1. Tiny projections that create microchannels in the skin for drug delivery.
  2. 2. Use of ultrasound waves to enhance drug penetration.
  3. 4. The property that ensures the patch sticks securely to the skin.
  4. 5. indication The therapeutic purpose for which a TDDS is prescribed.
  5. 8. counseling Key step to ensure proper patch use and minimize irritation.
  6. 12. TDDS design where the drug is contained in a liquid or gel compartment.
  7. 13. The dosage form applied to the skin for controlled release.