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iontophoresis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | electromotive drug administration, emda, ionic medication, iontotherapy |
| Type of | therapy |
Examples of iontophoresis
iontophoresis
One delivery technique for the eye is called iontophoresis, in which a low current pushes the treatment into the cells.
From the sciencedaily.com
The scientists had previously shown that a drug delivery technology called transdermal iontophoresis can deliver medicines made from small proteins.
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The results confirm the feasibility of using iontophoresis to deliver medicines consisting of larger proteins, including FGFs, the scientists note.
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In addition, medicine can be administered through the skin, by ointments or by means of adhesive patch, such as the nicotine patch or iontophoresis.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues
- Iontophoresis is a technique using a small electric charge to deliver a medicine or other chemical through the skin. It is basically an injection without the needle. ...
- This FDA-approved procedure uses electricity to temporarily turn off the sweat gland. It is most effective for sweating of the hands and feet. The hands or feet are placed into water, and then a gentle current of electricity is passed through it. ...
- Applying an electrical current to increase absorption of medicines through the skin.
