Acino ? Delivering Health
Acino ? Delivering Health
Acino ? Delivering Health
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Transdermal systems<br />
Why transdermal application?<br />
Further advantages of transdermal drug<br />
application<br />
Drug input is easily interrupted by removal<br />
of the patch<br />
Amount of drug uptake can be controlled via<br />
patch size; application for up to 1 week<br />
feasible<br />
Application free of pain and simple onto the<br />
skin<br />
Potential for higher bioavailability due to<br />
bypassing of gastrointestinal tract and liver<br />
metabolism; fewer irritations of the<br />
gastrointestinal tract<br />
Significant improvement of patient<br />
compliance, especially in elderly persons<br />
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