Pharm 734 Final Flashcards
Topical Drug Delivery: Action, Uses
Local Action Only
- Protect injured areas of skin
- Hydrate skin
- Local therapeutic effect
Layers of Skin Anatomy
Epidermis
Dermis
Hyperdermis
Epidermis Features
0.006 to 0.008mm thick Stratum Corneum (outermost layer, 10-20% moisture)
Dermis Features
3-5mm thick
matrix of connective tissues, woven fibrous proteins, nerves, blood vessels
Hyperdermis Features
Subcutaneous Tissue
Mechanical cushion, thermal barrier, energy storage
Skin Appendages
Hair Follicles
Sweat Glands
Sebaceous Glands
Nails
Drug Travel Path from Skin (Cream, Gel, Lotion, Patch etc)
Skin Surface –> Stratum corneum –> Viable Epidermis –> Dermis –> Blood Circulation
Epidermis Layers and maturation
Stratum Basale (bottom, Hydrophilic)
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Corneum (Top, Hydrophobic)
Protective Function of Skin
- Microbiological Barrier
- Chemical Barrier
- Radiation Barrier
- Heat/Temperature Regulation
- Immune response
Targeted Region of Topical Drug Delivery
Surface Treatment (e.g. insect repellant, sunscreen) Stratum Corneum (Emolient, Keratosis) Skin Appendage (Acne, Antibiotics, Antiperspirant) Viable Epidermis/Dermis (antihistamine, anesthetics)
Skin Problems at Different Regions of skin
Stratum Corneum (Psoriasis, Dry Skin) Viable Epidermis (Eczema) Dermal/Epidermal interface (warts) Dermis (scarring) Hair Follicle/Sebaceous/Sweat gland (Hirsutism, Acne, Heatrash) Other (Fungal/Athlete's foot)
Topical Dosage forms
Semi-Solids
Solids
Liquids
Semi Solid topical forms
Ointments Creams Pastes Gels Jelly
Solid topical forms
Powders
Aerosol
Plaster
Liquid topical forms
Solutions Emulsions Suspensions lotions Liniments Aerosols
Advantages of Topical Drug Delivery
High drug concentration at site of application
Low risk of systemic side effects
Non-Invasive
Easy to Use
Disadvantages of Topical Drug Delivery
Contact time for drug is limited Ointments and creams are messy to use Potential for systemic absorption formulations can cause skin irritation Difficult to measure exact dose Rubbing, Heat, Exercise inc systemic absorption
Semi Solid Dosage Forms (applications)
Intended for topical application Medicated or non-medicated Emolient (softens skin, no absorption) Protective (protects skin against environment) Vehicles