TRANSDERMAL METHOD AND PATCH FOR CORTICOSTEROID ADMINISTRATION

摘要

A method of treating an individual having a disease or for diagnostic purposes requiring administration of a corticosteroid, which involves applying to a portion of intact derma on the individual a transdermal patch having a backing layer and a matrix adhesive layer. The matrix adhesive layer includes a skin-compatible pressure-sensitive adhesive, a corticosteroid, and at least one permeation enhancer. The matrix adhesive layer, when applied to the skin of the individual, transdermally and continuously delivers the corticosteroid to the mammal for systemic treatment of the disease or for the diagnostic purpose.