Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of asenapine in the form of its free base, a process for the preparation of an active ingredient-containing layer for use in a transdermal therapeutic system, asenapine in the form of its free base, obtainable by said process for the preparation of asenapine in the form of its free base, an active ingredient-containing layer for use in a transdermal therapeutic system, obtainable by said process for the preparation of an active ingredient-containing layer and a transdermal therapeutic system containing such an active ingredient-containing layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems formed from closed liquid-tight packaging and a preferably dimensionally stable aqueous composition which is sealed therein and which, upon activation, releases a liquid phase essentially composed of water in a time-delayed manner. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing such systems and the use thereof during the production of self-decomposing transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS).

Abstract: The invention relates to systems formed from closed liquid-tight packaging and a preferably dimensionally stable aqueous composition which is sealed therein and which, upon activation, releases a liquid phase essentially composed of water in a time-delayed manner. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing such systems and the use thereof during the production of self-decomposing transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transmucosal therapeutic systems for the transmucosal administration of agomelatine comprising a mucoadhesive layer structure comprising a therapeutically effective amount of agomelatine, such agomelatine transmucosal therapeutic systems for use in a method of treatment, a method of treatment comprising applying such agomelatine transmucosal therapeutic systems, and processes of manufacture of such transmucosal therapeutic systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure comprising a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, said self-adhesive layer structure comprising: A) a backing layer; B) an asenapine-containing layer comprising: 1. asenapine in the form of the free base; and 2. a polymer selected from the group consisting of polysiloxanes and polyisobutylenes in an amount of more than 50% by weight based on the total weight of the asenapine-containing layer; and C) optionally an additional skin contact layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure comprising a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, said self-adhesive layer structure comprising: A) a backing layer; B) an asenapine-containing layer comprising: 1. asenapine in the form of the free base; and 2. a polymer selected from the group consisting of polysiloxanes and polyisobutylenes in an amount of more than 50% by weight based on the total weight of the asenapine-containing layer; and C) optionally an additional skin contact layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: A device and a method for determining a suitability of an active ingredient to be applied transdermally or transmucosally. In particular, a system that includes: at least one input device for inputting at least one designation of an active ingredient; a database for storing a plurality of data at least relating to the active ingredient; a computing unit for assessing a suitability of the active ingredient to be applied transdermally and/or transmucosally while taking into consideration data entered via the input device and/or data stored in the database; and an output device for displaying the assessed suitability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising an asenapine-containing layer structure, said asenapine-containing layer structure comprising A) a backing layer and B) an asenapine-containing layer, wherein the transdermal therapeutic system comprises a silicone acrylic hybrid polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising an asenapine-containing layer structure, said asenapine-containing layer structure comprising A) a backing layer and B) an asenapine-containing layer, wherein the transdermal therapeutic system comprises a silicone acrylic hybrid polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure comprising a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, said self-adhesive layer structure comprising: A) a backing layer; B) an asenapine-containing layer comprising: 1. asenapine in the form of the free base; and 2. a polymer selected from the group consisting of polysiloxanes and polyisobutylenes in an amount of more than 50% by weight based on the total weight of the asenapine-containing layer; and C) optionally an additional skin contact layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems formed from closed liquid-tight packaging and a preferably dimensionally stable aqueous composition which is sealed therein and which, upon activation, releases a liquid phase essentially composed of water in a time-delayed manner. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing such systems and the use thereof during the production of self-decomposing transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) for the transdermal administration of asenapine comprising a self-adhesive layer structure containing a therapeutically effective amount of asenapine, such asenapine TTS for use in a method of treatment, processes of manufacture of such TTS as well as asenapine and transdermal therapeutic systems containing asenapine for use in a method of treatment and to a method of treating a human patient by transdermal administration of asenapine.

Abstract: The invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) which include, as active ingredient, the NMDA receptor antagonist memantine or one of its physiologically compatible salts. The TTSs can be produced and used for treating diseases of the central nervous system.