TRANSDERMAL ADMINISTRATION OF N-(2,5-DISUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-N'-(3-SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-N'-METHYL GUANIDINES

摘要

Composition of matter for application to a body surface or membrane to administer a N-(2,5-Disubstituted phenyl)-N'-(3-substituted phenyl)-N'-methyl guanidine by permeation through the body surface or membrane, the composition comprising the guanidine compound to be administered, at a therapeutically effective rate, optionally in combination with a permeation enhancer or mixture. Also disclosed are drug delivery devices and methods for the transdermal administration of a guanidine for the prevention of neuropathic pain, neuropsychological deficits resulting from cardiac surgery (CABG), and other neurological disorders.