Conclusions
In vivo ocular availability of ketorolac was evaluated following ocular instillation of aqueous, oil, and ointment formulations to normal corneas of rabbits and monitoring ketorolac concentration in aqueous humor by HPLC. Compared with aqueous drop, sesame and soybean oil drops of ketorolac provided higher ocular availability followed by ophthalmic ointment. The ointment formulation provided maximum sustained effect. Ketorolac aqueous drop with BAC and EDTA improved the rate of ocular absorption though not the extent.
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