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==Transdermal==

[[Image:Nicoderm.JPG|300px|thumb|right|A 21 mg dose patch applied to the left arm]]

[[Image:Nicoderm.JPG|300px|thumb|right|A 21 mg dose [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_patch nicotine patch] applied to the left arm]]

Transdermal ~~is a route of~~ administration ~~where~~ active ingredients ~~are delivered across~~ the skin for systemic ~~distribution~~. ~~Examples include transdermal~~ patches ~~used for medicine delivery~~ for [[opioids]] such as [[fentanyl]] <ref>{{Citation | title=Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: MedlinePlus Drug Information | url=https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601202.html}}</ref> ~~and transdermal~~ implants ~~used~~ for medical or anesthetic purposes. This route is typically not observed in non-medical or recreational contexts due to the manufacturing requirements.

Transdermal administration delivers active ingredients through the skin for systemic effects throughout the body. This method is used in various medications, including:

* '''Patches:''' These deliver controlled doses of some stimulant like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_patch nicotine patches], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine_patch caffeine patches]. Patches for [[opioids]] such as [[fentanyl]] also exist.<ref>{{Citation | title=Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: MedlinePlus Drug Information | url=https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601202.html}}</ref>

* '''Transdermal implants:''' Used for medical or anesthetic purposes.

This route is typically not observed in non-medical or recreational contexts due to the manufacturing requirements.

==See also==

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 ==Transdermal==
-[[Image:Nicoderm.JPG|300px|thumb|right|A 21 mg dose patch applied to the left arm]]
+[[Image:Nicoderm.JPG|300px|thumb|right|A 21 mg dose [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_patch nicotine patch] applied to the left arm]]
-Transdermal is a route of administration where active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for medicine delivery for [[opioids]] such as [[fentanyl]] <ref>{{Citation | title=Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: MedlinePlus Drug Information | url=https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601202.html}}</ref> and transdermal implants used for medical or anesthetic purposes. This route is typically not observed in non-medical or recreational contexts due to the manufacturing requirements.
+Transdermal administration delivers active ingredients through the skin for systemic effects throughout the body. This method is used in various medications, including:
+* '''Patches:''' These deliver controlled doses of some stimulant like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_patch nicotine patches], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine_patch caffeine patches]. Patches for [[opioids]] such as [[fentanyl]] also exist.<ref>{{Citation | title=Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: MedlinePlus Drug Information | url=https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601202.html}}</ref>
+* '''Transdermal implants:''' Used for medical or anesthetic purposes.
+This route is typically not observed in non-medical or recreational contexts due to the manufacturing requirements.
 ==See also==