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Reduction of intraocular pressure using timolol orally dissolving strips in the treatment of induced primary open-angle glaucoma in rabbits
El‐Feky, Yasmin A.; Mostafa, Dalia A.; Al-Sawahli, Majid M.; El‐Telbany, Rania Farag A.; Zakaria, Sherin; Fayez, Ahmed M.; Ahmed, Kawkab A.; Ebtesam M Alolayan; Dalia Farag A El-Telbany
Series Info:Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology,;
Type:Article
Keywords:university of timolol
,
primary open-angle glaucoma
,
orally dissolving strips
,
fast release
,
intraocular pressure
Abstract:
Objective To enhance bioavailability of timolol (TML) and utilize alternatives
for traditional eye drops for more patient compliance, this study was aiming to
develop biodegradable orally dissolving strips (ODSs) of TML for treatment of
primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
Methods Novel ODSs of TML were formulated and optimized using solvent
casting method according to full factorial design (31
.22
). TML ODSs were charac-
terized with respect to many parameters. In-vivo test was carried out using four
groups of 24 New Zealand albino rabbits. POAG was induced by subconjunctival
treatment of betamethasone. Histopathological examination and oxidative stress
markers assay were carried out.
Key findings The optimized formula (F9) exhibited a remarkably 15-s disinte-
gration time and 96% dissolution rate after 10 min. The results revealed a potent
significant inhibitory effect of the optimized TML ODS to reduce IOP in induced
rabbits in comparison with control rabbits and TML eye drops-treated rabbits.
The formula showed also high activity against oxidative stress and absence of
histopathological changes in iridocorneal angle and cornea.
Conclusion The ODSs could be a promising alternative delivery system for eye
drops with more compliance to enhance delivery and therapeutic activity of TML
in treatment of POAG.