TRUE OR FALSE Properties of a drug suitable for transdermal use include:  High molecular mass   Low lipophilicity   Low required daily dose Low potency High partition coefficient

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Chapter6: Oral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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Properties of a drug suitable for transdermal use include: 

  • High molecular mass
 
  • Low lipophilicity
 
  • Low required daily dose
  • Low potency
  • High partition coefficient

Problems with opioid TDDS include: 

  • Poor patient compliance
 
  • Allergy
  • Constipation
 
  • Respiratory depression
  • Cognitive dysfunction
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