Daytrana (methylphenidate) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It comes as a transdermal patch that’s usually applied to the skin once per day.

Minimize reactions to transdermal patches Applying triamcinolone prior to a transdermal patch helps prevent contact dermatitis. If a patient has a mild reaction to the adhesive on a transdermal patch, ...

Patients and prescribers alike are familiar with the vast array of psychiatric medicines available to treat mental illnesses. They are often less aware that certain psychotropics can be delivered via ...

EE: Ethinyl estradiol; LNG: Levonorgestrel; OC: Oral contraceptive; RR: Relative risk; VTE: Venous thromboembolism. Transdermal contraceptive patches provide a more convenient delivery system for ...

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Patches that stick to the skin, even during exercise, are now available in a variety of formulas that contain treatment-specific ratios of cannabidiol (CBD) to THC. (Photo courtesy of Papa & Barkley) ...

Credit: Shutterstock. Adlarity is a once-weekly transdermal formulation of donepezil that is designed to be worn for 7 days with consistent adhesion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

The reason that the contraceptive patch lost favor with clinicians was due to the intense media attention that focused on isolated episodes of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the medical legal ...