Thermosensitive Polyurethane-Based Hydrogels as Potential Vehicles for Meloxicam Delivery

• Main Authors: Ioana-Alexandra Plugariu (Author), Luiza Madalina Gradinaru (Author), Mihaela Avadanei (Author), Irina Rosca (Author), Loredana Elena Nita (Author), Claudia Maxim (Author), Maria Bercea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Meloxicam (MX) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used mainly to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. In the present study, thermosensitive polyurethane (PU)-based hydrogels with various excipients (PEG, PVP, HPC, and essential oil) were prepared and loaded with MX. Rheological invest...