Abstract: A transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) comprises compounds releasing carbon monoxide in organisms to increase the CO-concentration in the organism.

Abstract: The invention relates to transdermal therapeutic system for the systemic administration of active substances which is characterized by the fact that at least one of the active substances is a serotonin agonist of the group comprising the indole derivatives, e.g., Sumatriptan.

Abstract: A therapeutic system for topically administering active substances for the treatment of skin diseases involving severe cell proliferation is characterized in that the active substance is a pharmaceutically acceptable derivate of vitamin D.sub.3, with the exception of such derivates as serve to regulate the calcium metabolism.

Abstract: A flexible, hydrophilic, water-swellable but insoluble gel film which consists of(a) 0.5 to 30%-wt of at least one water-soluble polymer being anion-active at neutral pH(b) 0.5 to 50%-wt of at least one water-soluble polymer being cation-active at neutral pH(c) 0.1 to 20%-wt of at least one moisturizer(d) 0.1 to 70%-wt of water(e) 0 to 75%-wt of water-soluble or water-dispersible auxiliaries(f) 0 to 50%-wt of active substancea process for its production and the use of this film for the production of a device creating interactions between the gel film and a solid, liquid, or gaseous substrate.

Abstract: An attachment patch for fastening medical accessories, such as cannulae, to the human skin, includes a carrier material provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a protective layer covering the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and being provided with a lift-up type flap for fastening this cannula. The flap is divided into two fastening strips by a center cut, which preferably extends beyond the length of the flap.