| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| NSAIDS | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications |
| ETD | Etodolac |
| COX | Cyclo-oxygenase |
| NPs | Polymeric nanoparticle drug delivery system |
| SC | Stratum corneum |
| MN | Microneedle |
| CFAs | Complete Freund’s adjuvants |
| PVA | Polyvinyl alcohol |
| EE | Entrapment efficiency |
| PS | Particle size |
| PDI | Polydispersity index |
| ZP | Zeta potential |
| DL | Loading capacity |
| TEM | Transmission electron microscopy |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| TNF-α | Tumor necrosis factor alpha |
| IL-6 | Interleukin 6 |
| IL-1 β | Interleukin 1-beta. |