methods and compositions for transdermal delivery of a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine

摘要

aspects of the invention include methods for applying to a subject a transdermal delivery device configured to deliver a non-sedative amount of a dex-medetomidine composition. In practicing the methods according to certain embodiments, a non-sedative amount of a dexmedetomidine composition is transdermally applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to administer a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject. . Transdermal delivery devices are also provided which have a sufficient non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine to practice the methods of the present invention, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.