Advancements in minimally invasive transdermal drug delivery systems
Minimally invasive drug delivery systems (MIDDS) have revolutionized pharmacological therapies by offering substitute techniques that improve therapeutic accuracy and efficacy while reducing pain, discomfort, and adverse effects. These systems provide major benefits over conventional oral or parenteral (injection-based) administration methods and are designed to administer drugs in a controlled way. When delivering drugs via the skin at a specific rate into the systemic circulation, the Minimal Invasive Transdermal Drug Delivery System (MITDDS) is the most effective. Increased bioavailability along with reduced systemic adverse effects are MITDDS's main advantages over oral and parenteral administration methods. Minimal Invasive Transdermal methods avoid this process, enabling more of the drugs to enter into the bloodstream undamaged, in contrast to oral treatments, which frequently go through substantial first-pass metabolism in the liver. Better treatment efficacy and fewer adverse effects are the outcomes of this. Consistent symptom management and increased patient compliance are two benefits of the MITDDS's constant release of drugs profile. When it comes to treating chronic disorders including pain, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and cardiovascular problems, transdermal MIDDS are very helpful. Compared to oral drugs or injections, transdermal patches offer long-term pain treatment with fewer side effects by enabling the continuous delivery of drugs. Similarly, different therapies benefit from the Transdermal drug delivery system TDDS, delivering hormones at a consistent rate, and helping to maintain stable hormone levels without the peaks and troughs often associated with oral administration. For cardiovascular diseases, transdermal systems enable the steady release of drugs like nitrates or antihypertensive drugs, improving adherence and ensuring a constant therapeutic effect.
Authors
- Amit Upadhyay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7300-7527)
- Sonali Jayronia
- Ashutosh Tiwari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6558-8798)
- Sunil Pathak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4627-814X)
- Sudhanshu Mishra
- P. V. S. Prasad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1951-8075)
Institutions
- Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (IN)
- Excel Life Sciences (India) (IN)
- Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Letters in Drug Design & Discovery
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lddd.2025.100045
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.58