Posted by djmmm on February 26, 2002, at 10:55:56
In reply to Re: why can't they make a parnate/nardil patch?, posted by Geezer on February 26, 2002, at 10:07:49
They don't have patches for most antidepressants because most antidepressants cannnot be absorbed transdermally... (I know buspar and deprenyl can)
there are also limitations..
*Limited time that the patch can remain affixed
*Variable intra- and interindividual
percutaneous absorption efficiency*Variable adhesion to different skin types
*Skin rashes and sensitization
*Bacterial and enzymatic drug metabolism under the patch
*Complex technology/high cost...
poster:djmmm
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