Assessment of Celecoxib Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic) Acid Nanoformulation on Drug Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics in Rats
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2016
Description
Objective: Celecoxib (CEL) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) showing selective cycloxygenase-2 inhibition. While effective as a pain reducer, CEL exerts some negative influence on renal and gastrointestinal parameters. This study examined CEL pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics following drug reformulation as a poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid nanoparticle (NP). Materials and Methods: Rats were administered either vehicle (VEH) (methylcellulose solution), blank NP, 40 mg/kg CEL in methylcellulose, or an equivalent NP dose (CEL-NP). Plasma and urine (over 12 hrs) samples were collected prior to and post-treatment. The mean percent change from baseline of urine flow rate along with electrolyte concentrations in plasma and urine were assessed based on 100 g body weight. Using tissues collected 24 hrs post-treatment, gastrointestinal inflammation was estimated through duodenal and gastric prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and duodenal myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels; while kidney tissue was examined for dilatation and necrosis. CEL concentration was assayed in renal tissue and plasma utilizing high-performance liquid chromatography. Results: Although there were significant changes when comparing CEL and CEL-NP to VEH in plasma sodium concentration and potassium excretion rate, there was no significant variation between CEL and CEL-NP. There was a significant reduction of protective duodenal PGE2 in CEL compared to VEH (p = 0.0088) and CEL-NP (p = 0 .02). In the C EL-NP formulation, t1/2, Cmax, AUC0-∞, and Vd/F increased significantly when compared to CEL. Conclusions: At the observed dosage and duration, CEL-NP may not affect CEL-associated electrolyte parameters in either plasma or urine; however, it does provide increased systemic exposure while potentially alleviating some gastrointestinal outcomes related to inflammation.
Citation Information
Harirforoosh, S.; West, K. O.; Murrell, D. E.; Denham, James W.; Panus, Peter C.; and Hanley, G. A.. 2016. Assessment of Celecoxib Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic) Acid Nanoformulation on Drug Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics in Rats. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. Vol.20(22). 4818-4829. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/11792 PMID: 27906418 ISSN: 1128-3602