Iontophoresis Flashcards
What are the 4 negatively charge medications?
ISAD
- Iodine
- Salicylates
- Acetate
- Dexamethasone
What is Salicylate indicated for?
Analgesic/Pain Relief
What is Acetate indicated for?
Calcium Deposits
What is Dexamethasone indicated for?
Musculoskeletal Inflammation
What is the Iodine indicated for?
Sclerotic Scars
What ion/medication is used for Dermal ulcers?
Zinc
What ion/medicine is a positive molarity ion used for analgesia?
Lidocaine
Fungal infections can be treated by what ion/medication?
Copper
“COPPER TOP, Mushroom Tops”
In order to push a medication into the skin what electrode type should be used?
Electrode and Ion charge will be the same
- Positive Electrode with Positive Ion
- Negative Electrode with Negative Ion
Calculating current density with iontophoresis.
Current amplitude/conductive surface area