Across
- 4. | Hormone patch used for menopause therapy
- 6. Layer | Protects patch from environment and prevents drug loss
- 7. | Patch system with a drug pouch and rate-controlling membrane
- 9. | Uses electrical current to enhance drug absorption
- 13. | Tiny projections that create microchannels in skin
- 14. | Chemical or method that increases skin permeability
- 15. | Patient guidance on patch use and application sites
Down
- 1. | Layer that sticks the patch firmly to skin
- 2. | Patch drug for hypertension treatment
- 3. | Uses ultrasound to improve drug penetration
- 5. | Patch design where drug is dispersed in a polymer base
- 8. | First FDA-approved transdermal patch for motion sickness
- 10. | Patch drug used for angina relief
- 11. Liner | Removed before applying patch to expose adhesive
- 12. Corneum | Outermost skin layer and main barrier to drug absorption