Open AccessA Review on Transdermal Drug Delivery Patches
Author(s) -
R. Sanjai Kumar,
D. Akila Devi,
N. Gokul Raj,
Mohan Deepa
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i31a36085
Subject(s) - transdermal , drug , medicine , pharmacology , transdermal patch , drug delivery , intensive care medicine , nanotechnology , materials science
Human civilizations have used substances to the skin as cosmetic and therapeutic agents for thousands of years. The skin, on the other hand, was not exploited as a drug delivery method until the twentieth century. The term “transdermal” was first used in 1944 by Merriam Webster, indicating that it is a relatively new notion in medicinal and pharmacological practice. Transdermal medicines are doses that are self-contained and distinct. To produce a systemic effect, drugs are delivered through the skin. Without causing any changes in the drug’s plasma concentration Topical application of medicinal medicines has a number of advantages. There are numerous advantages to this technique of drug delivery over traditional oral and invasive approaches. Also, ensure that the fluid is released in a regulated manner. A medication for a long amount of time. As a result, a variety of chemical and physical approaches to transdermal patch development are being investigated.