Carboxymethylcellulose/layered double hydroxide dispersions for topical ocular delivery of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

MOSCONI, GIULIANA; FORMICA, MARÍA LINA; PALMA, SANTIAGO D.; ROJAS, RICARDO

NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY

ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY

Lugar: CAMBRIDGE; Año: 2023

1144-0546

rug delivery to ocular tissues is mainly hindered by anatomical and physiological barriers that diminish their bioavailability. In this work, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) intercalated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and ketorolac) were incorporated into carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) dispersions with the aim of adjusting their rheological properties, producing sustained release, and inducing mucoadhesive properties. Pure NSAID-intercalated LDHs (LDH-NSAID) with high drug loading were obtained. The obtained particles showed high aggregation and positive surface charges, which allowed interaction with the negatively charged groups of CMC. Isotonic 1% CMC and 1% LDH-NSAID (w/w) dispersions behaved as viscous, shear-thinning fluids, although a stronger interaction with ketoprofen led to more gel-like behavior. Also, CMC/LDH-NSAID dispersions exhibited a more sustained drug release than that achieved with analogous formulations containing pure d