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Transdermal administration delivers active ingredients through the skin for systemic effects throughout the body. This method is used in various medications, including: | Transdermal administration delivers active ingredients through the skin for systemic effects throughout the body. This method is used in various medications, including: | ||
* '''Transdermal 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 patches:''' These deliver controlled doses of some stimulant like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_patch nicotine patches], and [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. | * '''Transdermal implants:''' Used for medical or anesthetic purposes. | ||