Trans-Dermal Medications

What are the benefits to transdermal therapy?

Ease of application
Local concentrations of the active medications can be achieved that are higher than those obtained using oral or injectable routes
Transdermal therapy reduces drug side-effects because the patient's kidneys and/or liver exposure to the active ingredients is eliminated or greatly reduced. Further, gastrointestinal difficulties, that are often seen with the oral administration of pain relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs, are eliminated.

Conditions that transdermal therapy may benefit:

A number of medical conditions, often associated with chronic pain, that may be treated by utilizing a transdermal delivery of active medications include, among others:

Bursitis
Cranio-facial neuralgia
Diabetic neuropathy
Epicondylitis
Gout
Nausea and vomiting
Neuropathic pain
Psoriasis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS, RSD)
Sport injuries
Tendonitis
TMJ
Trauma to wrists, ankles, fingers and toes
Vascular diseases
Patients unable or unwilling to use oral, injectable, or rectal medications
Medicating an uncooperative pet

Where are transdermal medications applied?

To trigger points, or the site of back or joint pain or TMJ disorder - e.g., analgesic or anti-inflammatory
To the arm, wrist, or behind the ear for systemic effect - e.g., antiemetic or hormone replacement therapy
To the inside of an animal's ear or another closely clipped or hairless area - e.g., antiemetic, cardiac, or behavioral therapy