Drug delivery by phonophoresis.
Phonophoresis is defined as the migration of drug molecules, contained in a contact agent, through the skin under the influence of ultrasound. Several drugs have been introduced into the body by this technique. The design of a phonophoretic drug delivery system is in developmental stages in various research laboratories. Parameters affecting the delivery of drugs by this technique and devices available for drug delivery purposes are discussed in this review.
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Sandoz Research Institute, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Lincoln, Nebraska 68501.
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D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014465:Ultrasonics
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations