Formulation and Evaluation of Donepezil-Loaded Transdermal Patches Using Natural Polymers
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Donepezil, Transdermal Patch, Sodium Alginate, Alzheimer’sAbstract
Donepezil, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is widely used in the management of Alzheimer’s disease but suffers from poor bioavailability due to extensive first-pass metabolism and gastrointestinal side effects. Transdermal delivery offers a promising alternative by maintaining steady plasma concentrations
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