| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| BRB | blood retinal barrier |
| CNS CoA |
central nervous system coenzyme A |
| COX | cyclooxygenase |
| CSF | synovial fluid |
| DXI | dexibuprofen |
| HEC | hydroxyethyl cellulose |
| HPC | hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| HPβCD | hydroxypropyl-β- cyclodextrin |
| HPMC | hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose |
| MDD | maximum daily dose (MDD) |
| NSAIDs | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| PAA | polyacrylic acid |
| PVA | polyvinyl alcohol |
| RGCs | retinal ganglion cells |
| RPE | Retinal pigment epithelium |
| SB | stratum basale |
| SC | stratum corneum |
| SG | stratum granulosum |
| SS | stratum spinosum |
| NaCMC | sodium carboxymethylcellulose |