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  2. Transdermal - Wikipedia

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    Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for medicine delivery. The drug is administered in the form of a patch or ointment that delivers the drug into the circulation for systemic effect.

  3. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    In other cases, topical is defined as applied to a localized area of the body or to the surface of a body part regardless of the location of the effect. [4] [5] By this definition, topical administration also includes transdermal application, where the substance is administered onto the skin but is absorbed into the body to attain systemic ...

  4. Topical medication - Wikipedia

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    A transdermal patch which delivers medication is applied to the skin. The patch is labelled with the time and date of administration as well as the administrator's initials. In other cases, topical is defined as applied to a localized area of the body or to the surface of a body part regardless of the location of the effect.

  5. Transdermal patch - Wikipedia

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    A transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream. An advantage of a transdermal drug delivery route over other types of medication delivery (such as oral, topical, intravenous, or intramuscular) is that the patch provides a controlled ...

  6. Topical drug delivery - Wikipedia

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    Topical drug delivery (TDD) is a route of drug administration that allows the topical formulation to be delivered across the skin upon application, hence producing a localized effect to treat skin disorders like eczema. [1] [2] The formulation of topical drugs can be classified into corticosteroids, antibiotics, antiseptics, and anti-fungal.

  7. Transdermal analgesic patch - Wikipedia

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    Transdermal drug delivery was influenced by topical drug delivery. Sherman Kramer and Dale Wurster, his teacher, were both based in pharmacology and are credited with the beginning stages of transdermal patch delivery in 1961.

  8. Systemic administration - Wikipedia

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    Systemic administration is a route of administration of medication, nutrition or other substance into the circulatory system so that the entire body is affected. [1] ...

  9. Liniment - Wikipedia

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    Liniment (from Latin: linere, meaning "to anoint"), also called embrocation and heat rub, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Some liniments have a viscosity similar to that of water; others are lotion or balm; still, others are in transdermal patches, soft solid sticks, and sprays. Liniment usually is rubbed into ...