
Can transdermal patches be cut?
The following documents (links) will help the health professional to determine which transdermal patches can be cut or modified. However, the context in which the patches will be used, should always be evaluated first.
In a hospital setting, qualified personnel is available to perform the necessary manipulations, according to a well established protocol, and in case …
In a hospital setting, qualified personnel is available to perform the necessary manipulations, according to a well established protocol, and in case …
Alternative routes of medication administration
When a medication is administered by a different route than the one for which it has been approved, it is called a ”non-official”, ”non-approved”, ”Off Label” or alternative route of administration. Many examples come to mind, such as an oral tablet given rectally, ophthalmic drops given orally or a parenteral solution given orally.
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