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Benefits of transdermal patches |
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Transdermal patches are a non-invasive, non-painful way of administering medications. |
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The transdermal patches deliver a variety of drugs that are absorbed in the small intestine, but not well in the stomach, and they are extensively metabolized in the liver. |
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Drugs are delivered through transdermal patches over a long period. |
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Transdermal patches allow abrupt termination of medication delivery. |
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Compared to oral medications and supplements, transdermal patches have fewer side effects. |
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Patients are comfortable using and remembering transdermal patches. |
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In therapeutic delivery systems, a reservoir of drugs is present, and its controlled release characteristics allow the active properties of drugs with short plasma half-lives to be prolonged. |
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Those who have cognitive disabilities or who are disabled and cannot self-medicate can use transdermal patches as an alternative. |