Transdermal Patches - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to our exploration of the different procedures for administering medication. This lesson focuses on transdermal medications given to treat a variety of disorders, and we'll discuss how transdermal medications work, when they are an appropriate treatment option, and how to apply them. Transdermal medications are a unique form of drug delivery where medications are absorbed through the skin directly into the bloodstream to achieve systemic effects. These medications have many advantages. For example, transdermal drugs bypass the liver's first pass metabolism. Remember, the first pass effect reduces the concentration of the active ingredients of a drug before it circulates through the rest of the body. By bypassing the liver's first pass metabolism, transdermal medications both maintain a steady level of concentration in the bloodstream and reduce the risk of liver damage. Transdermal medications also decrease the risk of damage to the gastrointestinal system, unlike