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Ahmed S, Amin MM, Sayed S. Ocular Drug Delivery: a Comprehensive Review. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:66. [PMID: 36788150 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02516-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
Abstract
The human eye is a sophisticated organ with distinctive anatomy and physiology that hinders the passage of drugs into targeted ophthalmic sites. Effective topical administration is an interest of scientists for many decades. Their difficult mission is to prolong drug residence time and guarantee an appropriate ocular permeation. Several ocular obstacles oppose effective drug delivery such as precorneal, corneal, and blood-corneal barriers. Routes for ocular delivery include topical, intravitreal, intraocular, juxtascleral, subconjunctival, intracameral, and retrobulbar. More than 95% of marketed products exists in liquid state. However, other products could be in semi-solid (ointments and gels), solid state (powder, insert and lens), or mixed (in situ gel). Nowadays, attractiveness to nanotechnology-based carries is resulted from their capabilities to entrap both hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs, enhance ocular permeability, sustain residence time, improve drug stability, and augment bioavailability. Different in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo characterization approaches help to predict the outcomes of the constructed nanocarriers. This review aims to clarify anatomy of the eye, various ocular diseases, and obstacles to ocular delivery. Moreover, it studies the advantages and drawbacks of different ocular routes of administration and dosage forms. This review also discusses different nanostructured platforms and their characterization approaches. Strategies to enhance ocular bioavailability are also explained. Finally, recent advances in ocular delivery are described.
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- Sadek Ahmed
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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Balla A, Tran B, Valtari A, Steven P, Scarpellini C, Augustyns K, Urtti A, Vellonen KS, Ruponen M. A Novel Ferroptosis Inhibitor UAMC-3203, a Potential Treatment for Corneal Epithelial Wound. Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010118. [PMID: 36678747 PMCID: PMC9863691 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Corneal wound, associated with pain, impaired vision, and even blindness, is the most common ocular injury. In this study, we investigated the effect of a novel ferroptosis inhibitor, UAMC-3203 (10 nM-50 µM), in corneal epithelial wound healing in vitro in human corneal epithelial (HCE) cells and ex vivo using alkali-induced corneal wounded mice eye model. We evaluated in vivo acute tolerability of the compound by visual inspection, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and stereomicroscope imaging in rats after its application (100 µM drug solution in phosphate buffer pH 7.4) twice a day for 5 days. In addition, we studied the partitioning of UAMC-3203 in corneal epithelium and corneal stroma using excised porcine cornea. Our study demonstrated that UAMC-3203 had a positive corneal epithelial wound healing effect at the optimal concentration of 10 nM (IC50 value for ferroptosis) in vitro and at 10 µM in the ex vivo study. UAMC-3203 solution (100 µM) was well tolerated after topical administration with no signs of toxicity and inflammation in rats. Ex-vivo distribution study revealed significantly higher concentration (~12-38-fold) and partition coefficient (Kp) (~52 times) in corneal epithelium than corneal stroma. The UAMC-3203 solution (100 µM) was stable for up to 30 days at 4 °C, 37 °C, and room temperature. Overall, UAMC-3203 provides a new prospect for safe and effective therapy for corneal wounds.
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- Anusha Balla
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Division of Dry-Eye and Ocular GVHD, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, 50923 Cologne, Germany
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Division of Dry-Eye and Ocular GVHD, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, 50923 Cologne, Germany
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Campus Drie Eiken, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2160 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Campus Drie Eiken, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2160 Antwerp, Belgium
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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Belamkar A, Harris A, Zukerman R, Siesky B, Oddone F, Verticchio Vercellin A, Ciulla TA. Sustained release glaucoma therapies: Novel modalities for overcoming key treatment barriers associated with topical medications. Ann Med 2022; 54:343-358. [PMID: 35076329 PMCID: PMC8794062 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2021.1955146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy and a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The disease has conventionally been characterized by an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP); however, recent research has built the consensus that glaucoma is not only dependent on IOP but rather represents a multifactorial optic neuropathy. Although many risk factors have been identified ranging from demographics to co-morbidities to ocular structural predispositions, IOP is currently the only modifiable risk factor, most often treated by topical IOP-lowering medications. However, topical hypotensive regimens are prone to non-adherence and are largely inefficient, leading to disease progression in spite of treatment. As a result, several companies are developing sustained release (SR) drug delivery systems as alternatives to topical delivery to potentially overcome these barriers. Currently, Bimatoprost SR (DurystaTM) from Allergan plc is the only FDA-approved SR therapy for POAG. Other SR therapies under investigation include: bimatoprost ocular ring (Allergan) (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01915940), iDose® (Glaukos Corporation) (NCT03519386), ENV515 (Envisia Therapeutics) (NCT02371746), OTX-TP (Ocular Therapeutix) (NCT02914509), OTX-TIC (Ocular Therapeutix) (NCT04060144), and latanoprost free acid SR (PolyActiva) (NCT04060758). Additionally, a wide variety of technologies for SR therapeutics are under investigation including ocular surface drug delivery systems such as contact lenses and nanotechnology. While challenges remain for SR drug delivery technology in POAG management, this technology may shift treatment paradigms and dramatically improve outcomes.
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- Aditya Belamkar
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Opthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Opthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Opthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Opthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Vitreoretinal Medicine and Surgery, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Development and Characterization of Nanoemulsions for Ophthalmic Applications: Role of Cationic Surfactants. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14247541. [PMID: 34947136 PMCID: PMC8706710 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The eye is a very complex organ comprising several physiological and physical barriers that compromise drug absorption into deeper layers. Nanoemulsions are promising delivery systems to be used in ocular drug delivery due to their innumerous advantages, such as high retention time onto the site of application and the modified release profile of loaded drugs, thereby contributing to increasing the bioavailability of drugs for the treatment of eye diseases, in particular those affecting the posterior segment. In this review, we address the main factors that govern the development of a suitable nanoemulsion formulation for eye administration to increase the patient’s compliance to the treatment. Appropriate lipid composition and type of surfactants (with a special emphasis on cationic compounds) are discussed, together with manufacturing techniques and characterization methods that are instrumental for the development of appropriate ophthalmic nanoemulsions.
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Jansook P, Hnin HM, Loftsson T, Stefánsson E. Cyclodextrin-based formulation of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for ocular delivery - A review. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120955. [PMID: 34332063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) are used as systemic and topical agents for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma. Owing to the wide distribution of CAs and their physiological functions in various tissues, systemic administration of CAIs may lead to unwanted side effects. Thus, exploration of drugs targeting the specific CA isoenzyme in ocular tissues and application of the same as topical eye drops would be desirable. However, the anatomical and physiological barriers of the eyes can limit drug availability at the site. The very low aqueous solubility of CAI agents can further hamper drug bioavailability, consequently resulting in insufficient therapeutic efficacy. Solubilization of drugs using cyclodextrin (CD) complexes can enhance both solubility and permeability of the drugs. The use of CD for such purposes and development and testing of topical CAI eye drops containing CD have been discussed in detail. Further, pharmaceutical nanotechnology platforms were discussed in terms of investigation of their IOP-lowering efficacies. Future prospects in drug discovery and the use of CD nanoparticles and CD-based nanocarriers to develop potential topical CAI formulations have also been described here.
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- Phatsawee Jansook
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, National University Hospital, University of Iceland, Landspitalinn, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland
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Fayyaz A, Vellonen KS, Ranta VP, Toropainen E, Reinisalo M, Valtari A, Puranen J, Ricci GD, Heikkinen EM, Gardner I, Ruponen M, Urtti A, Jamei M, Del Amo EM. Ocular pharmacokinetics of atenolol, timolol and betaxolol cocktail: Tissue exposures in the rabbit eye. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 166:155-162. [PMID: 34139290 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Quantitative understanding of pharmacokinetics of topically applied ocular drugs requires more research to further understanding and to eventually allow predictive in silico models to be developed. To this end, a topical cocktail of betaxolol, timolol and atenolol was instilled on albino rabbit eyes. Tear fluid, corneal epithelium, corneal stroma with endothelium, bulbar conjunctiva, anterior sclera, iris-ciliary body, lens and vitreous samples were collected and analysed using LC-MS/MS. Iris-ciliary body was also analysed after intracameral cocktail injection. Non-compartmental analysis was utilized to estimate the pharmacokinetics parameters. The most lipophilic drug, betaxolol, presented the highest exposure in all tissues except for tear fluid after topical administration, followed by timolol and atenolol. For all drugs, iris-ciliary body concentrations were higher than that of the aqueous humor. After topical instillation the most hydrophilic drug, atenolol, had 3.7 times higher AUCiris-ciliary body than AUCaqueous humor, whereas the difference was 1.4 and 1.6 times for timolol and betaxolol, respectively. This suggests that the non-corneal route (conjunctival-scleral) was dominating the absorption of atenolol, while the corneal route was more important for timolol and betaxolol. The presented data increase understanding of ocular pharmacokinetics of a cocktail of drugs and provide data that can be used for quantitative modeling and simulation.
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- Anam Fayyaz
- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland; Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Level 2-Acero, 1 Concourse Way, Sheffield S1 2BJ, United Kingdom
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Sassari, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Sassari, Italy; Asl Città di Torino, Ospedale Oftalmico di Torino, U.O.C Oculistica 2, Ospedale San Giovanni Bosco di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Level 2-Acero, 1 Concourse Way, Sheffield S1 2BJ, United Kingdom
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland; University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy, Drug Research Program, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; Saint-Petersburg State University, Institute of Chemistry, Universitetskiy Prospekt, 26, Petergoff 198504, Russian Federation
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- Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Level 2-Acero, 1 Concourse Way, Sheffield S1 2BJ, United Kingdom
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.
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Partitioning and Spatial Distribution of Drugs in Ocular Surface Tissues. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13050658. [PMID: 34064499 PMCID: PMC8147976 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ocular drug absorption after eye drop instillation has been widely studied, but partitioning phenomena and spatial drug distribution are poorly understood. We investigated partitioning of seven beta-blocking drugs in corneal epithelium, corneal stroma, including endothelium and conjunctiva, using isolated porcine tissues and cultured human corneal epithelial cells. The chosen beta-blocking drugs had a wide range (-1.76-0.79) of n-octanol/buffer solution distribution coefficients at pH 7.4 (Log D7.4). In addition, the ocular surface distribution of three beta-blocking drugs was determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI-IMS) after their simultaneous application in an eye drop to the rabbits in vivo. Studies with isolated porcine corneas revealed that the distribution coefficient (Kp) between the corneal epithelium and donor solution showed a positive relationship and good correlation with Log D7.4 and about a 50-fold range of Kp values (0.1-5). On the contrary, Kp between corneal stroma and epithelium showed an inverse (negative) relationship and correlation with Log D7.4 based on a seven-fold range of Kp values. In vitro corneal cell uptake showed a high correlation with the ex vivo corneal epithelium/donor Kp values. Partitioning of the drugs into the porcine conjunctiva also showed a positive relationship with lipophilicity, but the range of Kp values was less than with the corneal epithelium. MALDI-IMS allowed simultaneous detection of three compounds in the cornea, showed data in line with other experiments, and revealed uneven spatial drug distribution in the cornea. Our data indicate the importance of lipophilicity in defining the corneal pharmacokinetics and the Kp values are a useful building block in the kinetic simulation models for topical ocular drug administration.
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Toropainen E, Fraser-Miller SJ, Novakovic D, Del Amo EM, Vellonen KS, Ruponen M, Viitala T, Korhonen O, Auriola S, Hellinen L, Reinisalo M, Tengvall U, Choi S, Absar M, Strachan C, Urtti A. Biopharmaceutics of Topical Ophthalmic Suspensions: Importance of Viscosity and Particle Size in Ocular Absorption of Indomethacin. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13040452. [PMID: 33810564 PMCID: PMC8067094 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13040452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Eye drops of poorly soluble drugs are frequently formulated as suspensions. Bioavailability of suspended drug depends on the retention and dissolution of drug particles in the tear fluid, but these factors are still poorly understood. We investigated seven ocular indomethacin suspensions (experimental suspensions with two particle sizes and three viscosities, one commercial suspension) in physical and biological tests. The median particle size (d50) categories of the experimental suspensions were 0.37–1.33 and 3.12–3.50 µm and their viscosity levels were 1.3, 7.0, and 15 mPa·s. Smaller particle size facilitated ocular absorption of indomethacin to the aqueous humor of albino rabbits. In aqueous humor the AUC values of indomethacin suspensions with different particle sizes, but equal viscosity, differed over a 1.5 to 2.3-fold range. Higher viscosity increased ocular absorption 3.4–4.3-fold for the suspensions with similar particle sizes. Overall, the bioavailability range for the suspensions was about 8-fold. Instillation of larger particles resulted in higher tear fluid AUC values of total indomethacin (suspended and dissolved) as compared to application of smaller particles. Despite these tear fluid AUC values of total indomethacin, instillation of the larger particles resulted in smaller AUC levels of indomethacin in the aqueous humor. This suggests that the small particles yielded higher concentrations of dissolved indomethacin in the tear fluid, thereby leading to improved ocular bioavailability. This new conclusion was supported by ocular pharmacokinetic modeling. Both particle size and viscosity have a significant impact on drug concentrations in the tear fluid and ocular drug bioavailability from topical suspensions. Viscosity and particle size are the key players in the complex interplay of drug retention and dissolution in the tear fluid, thereby defining ocular drug absorption and bioequivalence of ocular suspensions.
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- Elisa Toropainen
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (S.J.F.-M.); (D.N.); (T.V.); (C.S.)
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (S.J.F.-M.); (D.N.); (T.V.); (C.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (S.J.F.-M.); (D.N.); (T.V.); (C.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
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- Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD 20993, USA; (S.C.); (M.A.)
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- Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD 20993, USA; (S.C.); (M.A.)
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Rockville, MD 20878, USA
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (S.J.F.-M.); (D.N.); (T.V.); (C.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (E.T.); (E.M.D.A.); (K.-S.V.); (M.R.); (O.K.); (S.A.); (L.H.); (M.R.); (U.T.)
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Laboratory of Biohybrid Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, 198504 Peterhof, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +35-840-5402-2279
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An illustrated review on nonionic surfactant vesicles (niosomes) as an approach in modern drug delivery: Fabrication, characterization, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Singh M, Bharadwaj S, Lee KE, Kang SG. Therapeutic nanoemulsions in ophthalmic drug administration: Concept in formulations and characterization techniques for ocular drug delivery. J Control Release 2020; 328:895-916. [PMID: 33069743 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The eye is the specialized part of the body and is comprised of numerous physiological ocular barriers that limit the drug absorption at the action site. Regardless of various efforts, efficient topical ophthalmic drug delivery remains unsolved, and thus, it is extremely necessary to advance the contemporary treatments of ocular disorders affecting the anterior and posterior cavities. Nowadays, the advent of nanotechnology-based multicomponent nanoemulsions for ophthalmic drug delivery has gained popularity due to the enhancement of ocular penetrability, improve bioavailability, increase solubility, and stability of lipophilic drugs. Nanoemulsions offer the sustained/controlled drug release and increase residence time which depend on viscosity, compositions, and stabilization process, etc.; hence, decrease the instillation frequency and improve patient compliance. Further, due to the nanosized of nanoemulsions, the sterilization process is easy as conventional solutions and cause no blur vision. The review aims to summarizes the various ocular barriers, manufacturing techniques, possible mechanisms to the retention and deep penetration into the eye, and appropriate excipients with their under-lying selection principles to prevent destabilization of nanoemulsions. This review also discusses the characterization parameters of ocular drug delivery to spike the interest of those contemplating a foray in this field. Here, in short, nanoemulsions are abridged with concepts to design clinically advantageous ocular drug delivery.
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- Mahendra Singh
- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea; Stemforce, 313 Institute of Industrial Technology, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Ocular prodrugs: Attributes and challenges. Asian J Pharm Sci 2020; 16:175-191. [PMID: 33995612 PMCID: PMC8105420 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ocular drug delivery is one of the most attention-grabbing and challenging endeavors among the numerous existing drug delivery systems. From a drug delivery point of view, eye is an intricate organ to investigate and explore. In spite of many limitations, advancements have been made with the intention of improving the residence time or permeation of the drug in the ocular region. Poor bioavailability of topically administered drugs is the major issue pertaining to ocular drug delivery. Several efforts have been made towards improving precorneal residence time and corneal penetration, e.g. iontophoresis, prodrugs and ion-pairing, etc. Prodrug approach (chemical approach) has been explored by the formulation scientists to optimize the physicochemical and biochemical properties of drug molecules for improving ocular bioavailability. Formulation of ocular prodrugs is a challenging task as they should exhibit optimum chemical stability as well as enzymatic liability so that they are converted into parent drug after administration at the desired pace. This review will encompass the concept of derivatization and recent academic and industrial advancements in the field of ocular prodrugs. The progression in prodrug designing holds a potential future for ophthalmic drug delivery.
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Fayyaz A, Ranta VP, Toropainen E, Vellonen KS, Valtari A, Puranen J, Ruponen M, Gardner I, Urtti A, Jamei M, Del Amo EM. Topical ocular pharmacokinetics and bioavailability for a cocktail of atenolol, timolol and betaxolol in rabbits. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 155:105553. [PMID: 32946960 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ocular bioavailability after eye drops administration is an important, but rarely determined, pharmacokinetic parameter. In this study, we measured the pharmacokinetics of a cocktail of three beta blockers after their topical administration into the albino rabbit eye. Samples from aqueous humour were analysed with LC-MS/MS. The pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated using compartmental and non-compartmental analyses. The ocular bioavailability was covering broad range of values: atenolol (0.07 %), timolol (1.22%, 1.51%) and betaxolol (3.82%, 4.31%). Absolute ocular bioavailability presented a positive trend with lipophilicity and the values showed approximately 60-fold range. The generated data enhances our understanding for ocular pharmacokinetics of drugs and may be utilized in pharmacokinetic model building in ophthalmic drug development.
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- Anam Fayyaz
- Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Level 2-Acero, 1 Concourse Way, Sheffield, S1 2BJ, United Kingdom; University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland
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- Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Level 2-Acero, 1 Concourse Way, Sheffield, S1 2BJ, United Kingdom
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland; University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy, Drug Research Program, Yliopistonkatu 3, Helsinki 00014, Finland; Saint-Petersburg State University, Institute of Chemistry, Universitetskiy Prospekt, 26, Petergoff 198504, Russian Federation
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- Certara UK, Simcyp Division, Level 2-Acero, 1 Concourse Way, Sheffield, S1 2BJ, United Kingdom
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- University of Eastern Finland, School of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics, Yliopistonranta 1, Kuopio 70210, Finland.
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Gote V, Ansong M, Pal D. Prodrugs and nanomicelles to overcome ocular barriers for drug penetration. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2020; 16:885-906. [PMID: 32729364 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2020.1803278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Ocular barriers hinder drug delivery and reduce drug bioavailability. This article focuses on enhancing drug absorption across the corneal and conjunctival epithelium. Both, transporter targeted prodrug formulations and nanomicellar strategy is proven to enhance the drug permeation of therapeutic agents across various ocular barriers. These strategies can increase aqueous drug solubility and stability of many hydrophobic drugs for topical ophthalmic formulations. AREAS COVERED The article discusses various ocular barriers, ocular influx, and efflux transporters. It elaborates various prodrug strategies used for enhancing drug absorption. Along with this, the article also describes nanomicellar formulation, its characteristic and advantages, and applications in for anterior and posterior segment drug delivery. EXPERT OPINION Prodrugs and nanomicellar formulations provide an effective strategy for improving drug absorption and drug bioavailability across various ocular barriers. It will be exciting to see the efficacy of nanomicelles for treating back of the eye disorders after their topical application. This is considered as a holy grail of ocular drug delivery due to the dynamic and static ocular barriers, restricting posterior entry of topically applied drug formulations.
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- Vrinda Gote
- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City , Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City , Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City , Kansas City, MO, USA
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Liang B, Yuan X, Wei G, Wang W, Zhang M, Peng H, Javer A, Mendenhall M, Julander J, Huang S, Michail H, Lu Y, Zhu Q, Baldwin J. In-Vivo Toxicity Studies and In-Vitro Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by Povidone-iodine In-situ Gel Forming Formulations. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2020:2020.05.18.103184. [PMID: 32511395 PMCID: PMC7263542 DOI: 10.1101/2020.05.18.103184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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To curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the etiologic agent of the COVID-19 pandemic, we characterize the virucidal activity of long-acting Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) compositions developed using an in-situ gel forming technology. The PVP-I gel forming nasal spray (IVIEW-1503) and PVP-I gel forming ophthalmic eye drop (IVIEW-1201) rapidly inactivated SARS-CoV-2, inhibiting the viral infection of VERO76 cells. No toxicity was observed for the PVP-I formulations. Significant inactivation was noted with preincubation of the virus with these PVP-I formulations at the lowest concentrations tested. It has been demonstrated that both PVP-I formulations can inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus efficiently in both a dose-dependent and a time-dependent manner. These results suggest IVIEW-1503 and IVIEW-1201 could be potential agents to reduce or prevent the transmission of the virus through the nasal cavity and the eye, respectively. Further studies are needed to clinically evaluate these formulations in early-stage COVID-19 patients.
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Kalinin S, Valtari A, Ruponen M, Toropainen E, Kovalenko A, Nocentini A, Gureev M, Dar'in D, Urtti A, Supuran CT, Krasavin M. Highly hydrophilic 1,3-oxazol-5-yl benzenesulfonamide inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase II for reduction of glaucoma-related intraocular pressure. Bioorg Med Chem 2019; 27:115086. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2019.115086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ocular biopharmaceutics: impact of modeling and simulation on topical ophthalmic formulation development. Drug Discov Today 2019; 24:1587-1597. [PMID: 30959112 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The estimation of ocular pharmacokinetics (PK) in various eye tissues is limited because of sampling challenges. Computational modeling and simulation (M&S) tools underpinning the elucidation of drug access routes and prediction of ocular exposure are essential for the mechanistic assessment of biopharmaceutics in the eye. Therefore, theoretical and experimental evaluation of ocular absorption and transit models is necessary. Biopharmaceutical parameter sensitivity analysis based on permeability and drug dose illustrates utility in ocular drug delivery assessment, which could have innovative and cost-saving impacts on ophthalmic product development and therapeutic bioequivalence (BE) evaluations.
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Effect of Methylcellulose Molecular Weight on the Properties of Self-Assembling MC-g-PNtBAm Nanogels. Bioengineering (Basel) 2018; 5:bioengineering5020039. [PMID: 29882882 PMCID: PMC6027385 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering5020039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The efficiency of drug delivery to the eye using topical drop therapy is limited by the ocular clearance mechanisms. Nanocarriers, able to encapsulate bioactive compounds and slow down their release, may allow for prolonged on-eye residence times when combined with topical application for treatment of ocular conditions. Previously, self-assemblies of methylcellulose (MC) hydrophobized with N-tert-butylacrylamide side chains (MC-g-PNtBAm) were developed. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the impact of the methylcellulose backbone length on the properties of the nanogels. We synthesized MC-g-PNtBAm nanogels using four different molecular weights of MC with two degrees of hydrophobic modification and investigated the physical and chemical properties of the resulting polymeric nanogels. While no significant change could be observed at a high degree of hydrophobization, properties were affected at a lower one. Increasing the molecular weight of MC improved the swelling capacity of the nanogels, increasing their size in water. An effect on the drug release was also noted. Nanogels prepared using MC with a molecular weight of 30 kDa did not retain as much dexamethasone and released it faster compared to those prepared using 230 kDa MC. Thus, besides the degree of hydrophobization, the length of MC chains provides another means of tuning the properties of MC-g-PNtBAm nanogels.
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Ramsay E, Del Amo EM, Toropainen E, Tengvall-Unadike U, Ranta VP, Urtti A, Ruponen M. Corneal and conjunctival drug permeability: Systematic comparison and pharmacokinetic impact in the eye. Eur J Pharm Sci 2018; 119:83-89. [PMID: 29625211 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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On the surface of the eye, both the cornea and conjunctiva are restricting ocular absorption of topically applied drugs, but barrier contributions of these two membranes have not been systemically compared. Herein, we studied permeability of 32 small molecular drug compounds across an isolated porcine cornea and built a quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) model for the permeability. Corneal drug permeability (data obtained for 25 drug molecules) showed a 52-fold range in permeability (0.09-4.70 × 10-6 cm/s) and the most important molecular descriptors in predicting the permeability were hydrogen bond donor, polar surface area and halogen ratio. Corneal permeability values were compared to their conjunctival drug permeability values. Ocular drug bioavailability and systemic absorption via conjunctiva were predicted for this drug set with pharmacokinetic calculations. Drug bioavailability in the aqueous humour was simulated to be <5% and trans-conjunctival systemic absorption was 34-79% of the dose. Loss of drug across the conjunctiva to the blood circulation restricts significantly ocular drug bioavailability and, therefore, ocular absorption does not increase proportionally with the increasing corneal drug permeability.
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- Eva Ramsay
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; Centre for Drug Research, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 56, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; Centre for Drug Research, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 56, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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Ocular Drug Delivery Barriers-Role of Nanocarriers in the Treatment of Anterior Segment Ocular Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:pharmaceutics10010028. [PMID: 29495528 PMCID: PMC5874841 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Ocular drug delivery is challenging due to the presence of anatomical and physiological barriers. These barriers can affect drug entry into the eye following multiple routes of administration (e.g., topical, systemic, and injectable). Topical administration in the form of eye drops is preferred for treating anterior segment diseases, as it is convenient and provides local delivery of drugs. Major concerns with topical delivery include poor drug absorption and low bioavailability. To improve the bioavailability of topically administered drugs, novel drug delivery systems are being investigated. Nanocarrier delivery systems demonstrate enhanced drug permeation and prolonged drug release. This review provides an overview of ocular barriers to anterior segment delivery, along with ways to overcome these barriers using nanocarrier systems. The disposition of nanocarriers following topical administration, their safety, toxicity and clinical trials involving nanocarrier systems are also discussed.
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Vellonen KS, Hellinen L, Mannermaa E, Ruponen M, Urtti A, Kidron H. Expression, activity and pharmacokinetic impact of ocular transporters. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2018; 126:3-22. [PMID: 29248478 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The eye is protected by several tissues that limit the permeability and entry of potentially harmful substances, but also hamper the delivery of drugs in the treatment of ocular diseases. Active transport across the ocular barriers may affect drug distribution, but the impact of drug transporters on ocular drug delivery is not well known. We have collected and critically reviewed the literature for ocular expression and activity of known drug transporters. The review concentrates on drug transporters that have been functionally characterized in ocular tissues or primary cells and on transporters for which there is available expression data at the protein level. Species differences are highlighted, since these may explain observed inconsistencies in the influence of specific transporters on drug disposition. There is variable evidence about the pharmacokinetic role of transporters in ocular tissues. The strongest evidence for the role of active transport is available for the blood-retinal barrier. We explored the role of active transport in the cornea and blood retinal barrier with pharmacokinetic simulations. The simulations show that the active transport is important only in the case of specific parameter combinations.
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Lee CH, Li YJ, Huang CC, Lai JY. Poly(ε-caprolactone) nanocapsule carriers with sustained drug release: single dose for long-term glaucoma treatment. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:11754-11764. [PMID: 28782783 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr03221h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Glaucoma is an eye-related disease accompanied by highly elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), which causes damage to the optic nerve and results in vision loss and even blindness. Although the treatment of glaucoma with eye drops may reduce the IOP, eye drops have some limitations, such as poor patient compliance and short duration. To develop drug carriers that facilitate the sustained and long-term release of drugs for glaucoma therapy, we synthesized poly(ε-caprolactone) nanoparticles (PCL NPs) capable of loading pilocarpine, a widely used drug for the treatment of dry eye and glaucoma. We prepared two types of PCL NPs, namely, nanospheres (NSs), which are solid spheres capable of harboring the drug in their solid mass, and nanocapsules (NCs), which are hollow spherical structures for encapsulating the drug. The influence of the vesicular structure of PCL NPs on the drug loading efficiencies and release was investigated. The loading of pilocarpine in the PCL NCs was approximately 3 times higher than that in the PCL NSs. In addition, pilocarpine-loaded PCL NCs (PILO-PCL NCs) exhibited a sustained drug release profile. Effective pharmacological responses (i.e., IOP reduction and pupillary constriction) were observed in rabbits intracamerally treated with pilocarpine-loaded PCL NPs. Moreover, the PILO-PCL NCs show long-term therapeutic ability in alleviating ocular hypertension-induced corneal and retinal injuries under physiological conditions, even after 42 days. The results of in vivo studies also reveal that the PCL NCs are advantageous for the treatment of chronic ocular hypertension in glaucomatous eyes.
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- Chih-Hung Lee
- Institute of Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.
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Pang X, Li J, Pi J, Qi D, Guo P, Li N, Wu Y, Liu Z. Increasing efficacy and reducing systemic absorption of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic gels in rabbits. Pharm Dev Technol 2017; 23:231-239. [DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2017.1328693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Xiaochen Pang
- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
- Department of Experimental Department, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, PR China
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Ramsay E, Ruponen M, Picardat T, Tengvall U, Tuomainen M, Auriola S, Toropainen E, Urtti A, Del Amo EM. Impact of Chemical Structure on Conjunctival Drug Permeability: Adopting Porcine Conjunctiva and Cassette Dosing for Construction of In Silico Model. J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:2463-2471. [PMID: 28479360 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.04.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2017] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Conjunctiva occupies most of the ocular surface area, and conjunctival permeability affects ocular and systemic drug absorption of topical ocular medications. Therefore, the aim of this study was to obtain a computational in silico model for structure-based prediction of conjunctival drug permeability. This was done by employing cassette dosing and quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) approach. Permeability studies were performed ex vivo across fresh porcine conjunctiva and simultaneous dosing of a cassette mixture composed of 32 clinically relevant drug molecules with wide chemical space. The apparent permeability values were obtained using drug concentrations that were quantified with liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry. The experimental data were utilized for building a QSPR model for conjunctival permeability predictions. The conjunctival permeability values presented a 17-fold range (0.63-10.74 × 10-6 cm/s). The final QSPR had a Q2 value of 0.62 and predicted the external test set with a mean fold error of 1.34. The polar surface area, hydrogen bond donor, and halogen ratio were the most relevant descriptors for defining conjunctival permeability. This work presents for the first time a predictive QSPR model of conjunctival drug permeability and a comprehensive description on conjunctival isolation from the porcine eye. The model can be used for developing new ocular drugs.
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- Eva Ramsay
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Centre for Drug Research, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Centre for Drug Research, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Gratieri T, Santer V, Kalia YN. Basic principles and current status of transcorneal and transscleral iontophoresis. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2016; 14:1091-1102. [DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2017.1266334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Taís Gratieri
- Laboratory of Food Drugs and Cosmetics (LTMAC), University of Brasilia, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva & University of Lausanne, Geneva, Switzerland
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva & University of Lausanne, Geneva, Switzerland
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Patel N, Nakrani H, Raval M, Sheth N. Development of loteprednol etabonate-loaded cationic nanoemulsified in-situ ophthalmic gel for sustained delivery and enhanced ocular bioavailability. Drug Deliv 2016; 23:3712-3723. [DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2016.1223225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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- Nirav Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
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Taskar P, Tatke A, Majumdar S. Advances in the use of prodrugs for drug delivery to the eye. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2016; 14:49-63. [PMID: 27441817 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2016.1208649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ocular drug delivery is presented with many challenges, taking into account the distinctive structure of the eye. The prodrug approach has been, and is being, employed to overcome such barriers for some drug molecules, utilizing a chemical modification approach rather than a formulation-based approach. A prodrug strategy involves modification of the active moiety into various derivatives in a fashion that imparts some advantage, such as membrane permeability, site specificity, transporter targeting and improved aqueous solubility, over the parent compound. Areas covered: The following review is a comprehensive summary of various novel methodologies and strategies reported over the past few years in the area of ocular drug delivery. Some of the strategies discussed involve polymer and lipid conjugation with the drug moiety to impart hydrophilicity or lipophilicity, or to target nutrient transporters by conjugation with transporter-specific moieties and retrometabolic drug design. Expert opinion: The application of prodrug strategies provides an option for enhancing drug penetration into the ocular tissues, and overall ocular bioavailability, with minimum disruption of the ocular diffusion barriers. Although success of the prodrug strategy is contingent on various factors, such as the chemical structure of the parent molecule, aqueous solubility and solution stability, capacity of targeted transporters and bioreversion characteristics, this approach has been successfully utilized, commercially and therapeutically, in several cases.
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- Pranjal Taskar
- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery , University of Mississippi , University , MS , USA.,b Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Mississippi , University , MS , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery , University of Mississippi , University , MS , USA.,b Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Mississippi , University , MS , USA
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- a Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery , University of Mississippi , University , MS , USA.,b Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Mississippi , University , MS , USA
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General Pharmacokinetic Model for Topically Administered Ocular Drug Dosage Forms. Pharm Res 2016; 33:2680-90. [DOI: 10.1007/s11095-016-1993-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Undefined role of mucus as a barrier in ocular drug delivery. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 96:442-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2015] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 02/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hydrogels in ophthalmic applications. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2015; 95:227-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2015.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2014] [Revised: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 05/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Design and development of novel bioadhesive niosomal formulation for the transcorneal delivery of anti-infective agent: In-vitro and ex-vivo investigations. Asian J Pharm Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2015.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Xiong MH, Bao Y, Yang XZ, Zhu YH, Wang J. Delivery of antibiotics with polymeric particles. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2014; 78:63-76. [PMID: 24548540 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2014.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2013] [Revised: 01/29/2014] [Accepted: 02/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Despite the wide use of antibiotics, bacterial infection is still one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality. The clinical failure of antibiotic therapy is linked with low bioavailability, poor penetration to bacterial infection sites, and the side effects of antibiotics, as well as the antibiotic resistance properties of bacteria. Antibiotics encapsulated in nanoparticles or microparticles made up of a biodegradable polymer have shown great potential in replacing the administration of antibiotics in their "free" form. Polymeric particles provide protection to antibiotics against environmental deactivation and alter antibiotic pharmacokinetics and biodistribution. Polymeric particles can overcome tissue and cellular barriers and deliver antibiotics into very dense tissues and inaccessible target cells. Polymeric particles can be modified to target or respond to particular tissues, cells, and even bacteria, and thereby facilitate the selective concentration or release of the antibiotic at infection sites, respectively. Thus, the delivery of antibiotics with polymeric particles augments the level of the bioactive drug at the site of infection while reducing the dosage and the dosing frequency. The end results are improved therapeutic effects as well as decreased "pill burden" and drug side effects in patients. The main objective of this review is to analyze recent advances and current perspectives in the use of polymeric antibiotic delivery systems in the treatment of bacterial infection.
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- Meng-Hua Xiong
- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale and School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China; High Magnetic Field Laboratory of CAS, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.
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Vellonen KS, Malinen M, Mannermaa E, Subrizi A, Toropainen E, Lou YR, Kidron H, Yliperttula M, Urtti A. A critical assessment of in vitro tissue models for ADME and drug delivery. J Control Release 2014; 190:94-114. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2014.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 06/22/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Warsi MH, Anwar M, Garg V, Jain GK, Talegaonkar S, Ahmad FJ, Khar RK. Dorzolamide-loaded PLGA/vitamin E TPGS nanoparticles for glaucoma therapy: Pharmacoscintigraphy study and evaluation of extended ocular hypotensive effect in rabbits. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2014; 122:423-431. [PMID: 25159319 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2014] [Revised: 06/13/2014] [Accepted: 07/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Poor drug penetration and rapid clearance after topical instillation of a drug formulation into the eyes are the major causes for the lower ocular bioavailability from conventional eye drops. Along with this, poor encapsulation efficiency of hydrophilic drug in polymeric nanoparticles remains a major formulation challenge. Taking this perspective into consideration, dorzolamide (DZ)-loaded PLGA nanoparticles were developed employing two different emulsifiers (PVA and vitamin E TPGS) and the effects of various formulation and process variables on particle size and encapsulation efficiency were assessed. Nanoparticles emulsified with vitamin E TPGS (DZ-T-NPs) were found to possess enhanced drug encapsulation (59.8±6.1%) as compared to those developed with PVA as emulsifier (DZ-P-NPs). Transcorneal permeation study revealed a significant enhancement in permeation (1.8-2.5 fold) as compared to solution. In addition, ex vivo biodistribution study showed a higher concentration of drug in the aqueous humour (1.5-2.3 fold). Histological and IR-camera studies proved the non-irritant potential of the formulations. Pharmacoscintigraphic studies revealed the reduced corneal clearance, as well as naso-lachrymal drainage in comparison to drug solution. Furthermore, efficacy study revealed that DZ-P-NPs and DZ-T-NPs significantly reduced the intraocular pressure by 22.81% and 29.12%, respectively, after a single topical instillation into the eye.
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- Musarrat H Warsi
- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India.
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- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India.
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- Nanoformulation Research Lab, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India; B. S. Anangpuria Institute of Pharmacy, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Gagandeep, Garg T, Malik B, Rath G, Goyal AK. Development and characterization of nano-fiber patch for the treatment of glaucoma. Eur J Pharm Sci 2014; 53:10-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2013.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Revised: 11/16/2013] [Accepted: 11/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Molokhia SA, Thomas SC, Garff KJ, Mandell KJ, Wirostko BM. Anterior eye segment drug delivery systems: current treatments and future challenges. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2013; 29:92-105. [PMID: 23485091 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2012.0241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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New technologies for delivery of drugs, such as small molecules and biologics, are of growing interest among clinical and pharmaceutical researchers for use in treating anterior segment eye disease. The challenge is to deliver effective drugs at therapeutic concentrations to the targeted ocular tissue with minimal side effects. To achieve this, a better understanding of the unmet needs, what is required of the various methods of delivery to achieve successful delivery, and the potential challenges of anterior segment drug delivery is necessary and the primarily aim of this review. This review covers the various physiological and anatomical barriers that exist for effective delivery to the targeted tissue of the eye, the pathological conditions of the anterior segment, and the unmet needs for treatment of these ocular diseases. Second, it reviews the novel delivery technologies that have the potential to maintain and/or improve the drug's therapeutic index and improving both patient adherence for chronic therapy and potential patient outcomes. This review bridges the pharmaceutical and clinical research/challenges and provides a detailed overview of anterior segment drug delivery accomplishments thus far, for researchers and clinicians.
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- Sarah A Molokhia
- Department of Ophthalmology, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
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Hegde RR, Verma A, Ghosh A. Microemulsion: new insights into the ocular drug delivery. ISRN PHARMACEUTICS 2013; 2013:826798. [PMID: 23936681 PMCID: PMC3712243 DOI: 10.1155/2013/826798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Accepted: 06/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Delivery of drugs into eyes using conventional drug delivery systems, such as solutions, is a considerable challenge to the treatment of ocular diseases. Drug loss from the ocular surface by lachrymal fluid secretion, lachrymal fluid-eye barriers, and blood-ocular barriers are main obstacles. A number of ophthalmic drug delivery carriers have been made to improve the bioavailability and to prolong the residence time of drugs applied topically onto the eye. The potential use of microemulsions as an ocular drug delivery carrier offers several favorable pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical properties such as their excellent thermodynamic stability, phase transition to liquid-crystal state, very low surface tension, and small droplet size, which may result in improved ocular drug retention, extended duration of action, high ocular absorption, and permeation of loaded drugs. Further, both lipophilic and hydrophilic characteristics are present in microemulsions, so that the loaded drugs can diffuse passively as well get significantly partitioned in the variable lipophilic-hydrophilic corneal barrier. This review will provide an insight into previous studies on microemulsions for ocular delivery of drugs using various nonionic surfactants, cosurfactants, and associated irritation potential on the ocular surface. The reported in vivo experiments have shown a delayed effect of drug incorporated in microemulsion and an increase in the corneal permeation of the drug.
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- Rahul Rama Hegde
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Lodhipur Rajput, Moradabad 244102, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IFTM University, Lodhipur Rajput, Moradabad 244102, India
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- Bengal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, West Bengal, Durgapur 713 212, India
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Influence of Drug Properties and Routes of Drug Administration on the Design of Sustained and Controlled Release Systems. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1201/b14193-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Vega E, Egea MA, Calpena AC, Espina M, García ML. Role of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin on freeze-dried and gamma-irradiated PLGA and PLGA-PEG diblock copolymer nanospheres for ophthalmic flurbiprofen delivery. Int J Nanomedicine 2012; 7:1357-71. [PMID: 22457594 PMCID: PMC3310410 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s28481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) and poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with poly(ethylene glycol) nanospheres (NSs) incorporating flurbiprofen (FB) were freeze-dried with several cryoprotective agents and sterilized by γ-irradiation. Only when 5.0% (w/v) hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) was used, a complete resuspension by manual shaking and almost identical particle size of the NSs was obtained after freeze-drying. In vitro drug release and ex vivo corneal permeation of NSs with and without HPβCD were evaluated. The presence of HPβCD resulted in a reduction of burst effect, providing a more sustained release of the drug. A significant decrease in the FB transcorneal permeation of NSs containing HPβCD was obtained, related to the slower diffusion of FB observed in the in vitro results. The uptake mechanism of the NSs was examined by confocal microscopy, suggesting that NSs penetrate corneal epithelium through a transcellular pathway. Ocular tolerance was assessed in vitro and in vivo by the Eytex™ and Draize test, respectively. Long-term stability studies revealed that γ-irradiated NSs stored as freeze-dried powders maintained their initial characteristics. Stability studies of the resuspended NSs after 3 months of storage in the aqueous form showed that NSs were stable at 4°C, while formulations stored at 25°C and 40°C increased their initial particle size.
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- Estefanía Vega
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Av Joan XXIII s/n, Barcelona, Spain.
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Stella B, Arpicco S, Rocco F, Burgalassi S, Nicosia N, Tampucci S, Chetoni P, Cattel L. Nonpolymeric nanoassemblies for ocular administration of acyclovir: Pharmacokinetic evaluation in rabbits. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2012; 80:39-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2011.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2011] [Revised: 09/30/2011] [Accepted: 10/03/2011] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Bhagav P, Upadhyay H, Chandran S. Brimonidine tartrate-eudragit long-acting nanoparticles: formulation, optimization, in vitro and in vivo evaluation. AAPS PharmSciTech 2011; 12:1087-101. [PMID: 21879393 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-011-9675-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2010] [Accepted: 08/10/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In the present study, an effort was made to design prolonged release Eudragit nanoparticles of brimonidine tartrate by double emulsion-solvent evaporation technique for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The effect of various formulation variables like initial drug amount, lecithin proportion, phase volume and pH, secondary emulsifier and polymer proportion were studied. Various process variables like energy and duration of emulsification, lyophilization on the characteristics of nanoparticles and in vitro drug release profile were studied. The selected formulations were subjected to in vivo intraocular pressure-lowering efficacy studies by administering aqueous dispersion of nanoparticles into the lower cul de sac of glaucomatous rabbits. The prepared Eudragit-based nanoparticles were found to have narrow particle size range and improved drug loading. The investigated process and formulation variables found to have significant effect on the particle size, drug loading and entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release profile of nanoparticles. The selected formulations upon in vivo ocular irritability and tolerability tests were found to be well tolerated with no signs of irritation. In vivo pharmacodynamic efficacy studies revealed that the selected nanoparticle formulations significantly improved the therapy as area under the ∆IOP vs. time curve [AUC((∆IOP vs. t))] showed several fold increase in intensity and duration of intraocular pressure (IOP) decrease. All the selected nanoparticle formulations were found to prolong the drug release in vitro and prolong IOP reduction efficacy in vivo, thus rendering them as a potential carrier in developing improved drug delivery systems for the treatment of glaucoma.
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Kesavan K, Kant S, Singh PN, Pandit JK. Effect of Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin on the Ocular Bioavailability of Dexamethasone from a pH-Induced Mucoadhesive Hydrogel. Curr Eye Res 2011; 36:918-29. [DOI: 10.3109/02713683.2011.593728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Shastri D, Patel L, Parikh R. Studies on In situ Hydrogel: A Smart Way for Safe and Sustained Ocular Drug Delivery. J Young Pharm 2011; 2:116-20. [PMID: 21264112 PMCID: PMC3021684 DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.63144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The present work describes the formulation development of ophthalmic in situ gelling system using thermo-reversible gelling polymer, i.e. Pluronic F 127 (PF127). Because of high concentration (20 to 25%w/v) of this polymer required for in situ gelation causes irritation to the eye. So, to reduce this concentration, an attempt was made to combine the PF127 with other polymers like hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) as a viscosity increasing agent or with polymers like carbopol 940, xanthan gum, and sodium alginate (high glucuronic acid content) showing a pH and cation-triggered sol-gel transition, respectively. Different batches were prepared of varying concentrations of these polymers with PF127 using cromolyn sodium 2%w/v in phosphate buffer pH 5.0. The formulations were optimized by the viscosity measurement and in vitro gelation study. Selected formulations were evaluated for in vitro drug release profile and indicated sustain drug release over a period of 10 h. Effect of sterilization on drug content, pH, clarity, and viscosity were also evaluated. Finally, we concluded that by using this type of combination system, we could reduce not only the concentration of individual polymers but also the side effects without compromising the in vitro gelling capacity as well as overall rheology of the system.
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- Dh Shastri
- Department of Pharmaceutics, K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Sector 23, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382 023, India
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Olejnik O, Stevens J, Wilson CG, Hardy JG. Assessment of Precorneal Drainage of Ophthalmic Products by Lacrimal Scintigraphy. J Pharm Pharmacol 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1982.tb00859.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- O Olejnik
- Fisons p.l.c., Pharmaceutical Division, Bakeuell Road, Loughborough
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- Fisons p.l.c., Pharmaceutical Division, Bakeuell Road, Loughborough
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Nottingham
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- Department of Medical Physics, University of Nottingham, Nottingham
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Ocular microdialysis: a continuous sampling technique to study pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in the eye. Bioanalysis 2011; 2:487-507. [PMID: 21083257 DOI: 10.4155/bio.10.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The unique anatomy and physiology of the eye present many challenges to the successful development and delivery of ophthalmic drugs. Any therapeutic strategy developed to control the progression of anterior and posterior segment diseases requires continuous monitoring of effective drug concentrations in the relevant ocular tissues and fluids. Ocular microdialysis has gained popularity in recent years due to its ability to continuously monitor drug concentrations and substantially reduce the number of animals needed. The intrusive nature of ocular microdialysis experimentation has restricted these studies to animal models. This review article intends to highlight various aspects of ocular microdialysis and its relevance in examining the disposition of drugs in the anterior and posterior segments.
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Cao F, Zhang X, Ping Q. New method for ophthalmic delivery of azithromycin by poloxamer/carbopol-based in situ gelling system. Drug Deliv 2010; 17:500-7. [PMID: 20500130 DOI: 10.3109/10717544.2010.483255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study focused on preparation and evaluation of a thermosensitive and mucoadhesive in situ gelling ophthalmic system of azithromycin (ATM). Poloxamer 407 (P407) and poloxamer 188 (P188) were used as gelling agents. Addition of Carbopol 974P (CP 974P) to the gelling systems could increase the solubility of ATM by salt effect and enhance the mucoadhesive property of the systems. Gelation temperature of these systems ranged from 31.21-36.31 degrees C depending on the ratio of P407 and P188. Mucoadhesion force of the system composed of P407/P188/CP 974P (21/5/0.3%, w/v) was 2.3-fold that without carbopol 974P. Viscosity of the formulation was in a suitable range at 25 degrees C and pseudoplastic behavior was observed at 35 degrees C. The formulation exhibited a 24-h sustained release of ATM. In vivo resident experiments showed AUC(0-12) of ATM in rabbit tears increased by 1.78-fold for in situ gel compared with eye drop. At 12 h, tear concentrations exceeded minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) breakpoint for the most common causative pathogens of bacterial conjunctivitis by 2.8-fold. Results in vitro and in vivo indicated that this droppable gel performed better than ATM eye drop did.
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- Feng Cao
- College of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, PR China
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De TK, Rodman DJ, Holm BA, Prasad PN, Bergey EJ. Brimonidine formulation in polyacrylic acid nanoparticles for ophthalmic delivery. J Microencapsul 2010. [DOI: 10.3109/02652040309178075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- T. K. De
- Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, 428 NSM Complex, Department of Chemistry, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, 428 NSM Complex, Department of Chemistry, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, 428 NSM Complex, Department of Chemistry, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, 428 NSM Complex, Department of Chemistry, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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- Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, 428 NSM Complex, Department of Chemistry, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, USA
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Liu Y, Liu J, Zhang X, Zhang R, Huang Y, Wu C. In situ gelling gelrite/alginate formulations as vehicles for ophthalmic drug delivery. AAPS PharmSciTech 2010; 11:610-20. [PMID: 20354916 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-010-9413-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2009] [Accepted: 03/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to develop an ion-activated in situ gelling vehicle for ophthalmic delivery of matrine. The rheological properties of polymer solutions, including Gelrite, alginate, and Gelrite/alginate solution, were evaluated. In addition, the effect of formulation characteristics on in vitro release and in vivo precorneal drug kinetic of matrine was investigated. It was found that the optimum concentration of Gelrite solution for the in situ gel-forming delivery systems was 0.3% (w/w) and that for alginate solution was 1.4% (w/w). The mixture of 0.2% Gelrite and 0.6% alginate solutions showed a significant enhancement in gel strength at physiological condition. On the basis of the in vitro results, the Gelrite formulations of matrine-containing alginate released the drug most slowly. For each tested polymer solution, the concentration of matrine in the precorneal area was higher than that of matrine-containing simulated tear fluid (STF) almost at each time point (p < 0.05). The area under the curve of formulation 16 (0.2%Gelrite/0.6%alginate) was 4.65 times greater than that of containing matrine STF. Both the in vitro release and in vivo pharmacological studies indicated that the Gelrite/alginate solution had the better ability to retain drug than the Gelrite or alginate solutions alone. The tested formulation was found to be almost non-irritant in the ocular irritancy test. The overall results of this study revealed that the Gelrite/alginate mixture can be used as an in situ gelling vehicle to enhance ocular retention.
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Benedetti MS, Whomsley R, Poggesi I, Cawello W, Mathy FX, Delporte ML, Papeleu P, Watelet JB. Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Drug Metab Rev 2009; 41:344-90. [PMID: 19601718 DOI: 10.1080/10837450902891295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In this article, aspects of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion have been described bearing in mind the pathogenesis of allergic diseases and their possible therapeutic opportunities. The importance of the routes of administration of the different therapeutic groups has been emphasized. The classical aspects of drug metabolism and disposition related to oral administration have been reviewed, but special emphasis has been given to intranasal, cutaneous, transdermal, and ocular administration as well as to the absorption and the subsequent bioavailability of drugs. Drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters present in extrahepatic tissues, such as nasal mucosa and the respiratory tract, have been particularly discussed. As marketed antiallergic drugs include both racemates and enantiomers, aspects of stereoselective absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion have been discussed. Finally, a new and promising methodology, microdosing, has been presented, although it has not yet been applied to drugs used in the treatment of allergic diseases.
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Ohno Y, Iga T, Yamada Y, Nagahara M, Araie M, Takayanagi R. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Analysis of Systemic Effect of Topically Applied Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gelling Vehicle (Rysmon® TG). Curr Eye Res 2009; 30:319-28. [PMID: 16020262 DOI: 10.1080/02713680590923294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of systemic absorption and the systemic side effect after instillation of timolol maleate ophthalmic gelling vehicle in human. METHODS A volunteer study was employed, and a randomized crossover design with the two phases was used. In one phase, the volunteers instilled a single drop of the 0.5% timolol maleate ophthalmic gelling vehicle; in the other phase, the volunteers instilled a single drop of the 0.5% timolol maleate ophthalmic solution. The plasma concentration of timolol and the heart rates were studied during the following 120 min and 60 min, respectively. RESULTS The area under the blood concentration time curve (AUC) in timolol maleate ophthalmic gelling vehicle was lower than that in timolol maleate ophthalmic solution (p < 0.05). No differences were observed in heart rates between ophthalmic gelling vehicle and ophthalmic solution. The correlation between the calculated occupancy of beta-adrenergic receptors and the systemic side effects after instillation could be successfully analyzed with a pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model, showing the predictability of the model for the systemic side effects of timolol. CONCLUSIONS The result of our analysis clearly shows that timolol maleate ophthalmic gelling vehicle reduced the systemic absorption below that of ophthalmic solution, but the degree in difference of systemic effects was negligible.
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- Yoshiyuki Ohno
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Tokyo Hospital, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan.
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