Abstract:A mucoadhesive drug delivery system is an oral dosage form, where the tablet, gel, or patch is attached to the buccal region for direct absorption of the drug into blood circulation. This dosage form has been employed to improve the bioavailability of drugs that undergoes significant hepatic first-pass metabolism. Acebutolol is a beta sympatholytic agent used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems… Show more
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