Identification
- Summary
Poloxamer 188 is a medication used to clean wounds.
- Generic Name
- Poloxamer 188
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB11333
- Background
Poloxamer 188 (P188) is a nonionic block linear copolymer that exhibits rheologic, anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective activities in various tissue injury models 5. Composed of two hydrophilic side-chains attached to a hydrophobic center core 2, its average molecular weight is 8400 Daltons. P188 was originally approved by the FDA in the 1960s as a therapeutic agent to reduce viscosity in the blood before transfusions, however it is no longer available in any approved products 1. Due to its sufactant properties, P188 may also be found in over-the-counter (OTC) products such as toothpaste, laxatives and mouthwash, and used in various cosmetic, industrial and pharmaceutical applications. There is an evidence of P188 increasing the structural stability and resealing of the plasma membrane via direct incorporation into the phospholipid bilayer 1. The ability of P188 in attenuating membrane damage and cell injury has been demonstrated in a variety of in vivo and in vitro models 2. The use of P188 as a potential treatment in different pathological conditions, such as chronic microvascular diseases and skeletal muscle deficiencies, is under investigation 1.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved, Investigational
- Synonyms
- Pluronic F68
- Poloxamer-188
- Vepoloxamer
- External IDs
- MST-188
Pharmacology
- Indication
Indicated to reduce viscosity in the blood before transfusions.
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Poloxamer 188 (P188) exerts a protective action against oxidative stress and inflammation in tissue injury in various experimental models. In the rat model of excitotoxic injury, immediate intrathecal administration of P188 reduced neuronal loss, indicated by smaller spherical excitotoxic lesions 7. In a murine hind-limb model, P188 mediated a protective action against ischemia-reperfusion injury as indicated by decreased myocyte injury, preserved tissue adenosine 5'-triphosphate levels, and improved survival rates, suggesting that P188 can seal defects in cell membranes and attenuate damage induced by reactive oxygen species 6. P188 was shown to elicit protective effects against excitotoxic injury, and trauma-induced necrotic and apoptotic cell death in cultured neurons 2. In the mouse stroke models, P188 exerted a neuroprotective effect in brain ischemia-reperfusion induced acute injury by significantly reducing infarct volume and water content in brain edema and ameliorating the neurological symptoms 24 h after ischemia or reperfusion injury 2. P188 also significantly inhibited inflammatory, coagulation, and apoptotic responses resulting from superior mesenteric artery occlusion 5. In the experimental model of striatum injury in rats, P188 was shown to reduce excitotoxicity-induced tissue loss and macrophage infiltrate 3.
- Mechanism of action
P188 seals stable defects in cell membranes induced by skeletal muscle cell membranes rupture induced by ischemia-reperfusion injury, electroporation, irradiation, and heat damage 2. The full mechanism of action of P188 in inducing cytoprotective effects is not clear; however, based on in vitro experiments and the structural similarity to plasmalemma, P188 may be directly incorporated into the phospholipid bilayer to attenuate the extent of tissue injury 1,2. Its high surface activity facilitates P188 to be inserted into lipid monolayers 4. P188 is proposed to exert localized actions by only interacting with damaged and compromised bilayers where the local lipid packing density is reduced 4. In addition to the direct interaction with the membrane, P188 was shown to inhibit MMP-9 protein levels and activity, as well as the NF-κB signal pathway, in the model of acute cerebral ischemia, which is associated with increased BBB permeability leading to cerebral edema and increased penetration 2. MMP-9 is a key factor in extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and BBB disruption.
- Absorption
Following a 48-hour continuous intravenous infusion of purified P188 in healthy volunteers, the mean concentration of P188 at steady state concentration (Css) was 522 ± 118 mg/L and the maximum concentration occurring at the end of the loading dose was approximately 909 ± 165 mg/L 8. The plasma concentrations were dose-proportional 8.
- Volume of distribution
The volume of distribution at steady state (Vss) after a continuous intravenous infusion of 500 mg/kg of P188 on day 7 was approximately 2.13 mL/kg in pregnant female rats 8. Vss was 876 mL/kg in dogs receiving a dose of 720 mg/kg/day 8.
- Protein binding
The exact protein binding profile of P188 has not been determined due to the apparent formation of micelles that caused excessive non-specific binding to ultrafiltration and dialysis membranes 8. Based on the findings of a protein binding interaction studies, P188 displayed no clinically significant human plasma binding characteristics 8.
- Metabolism
A single metabolite, HW1, with a molecular weight of approximately 16000 Daltons was detected in a pharmacokinetic study in dogs and man. HW1 was present in 10-20 and 40% of the parent compound at steady state in dogs and humans, respectively 8. However, it is suggested that block polymers are not metabolized and are excreted unchanged in the urine and feces, and HW1 may be a component of the higher molecular weight distribution of P188 that concentrates in the plasma due to its lower clearance rate 8.
- Route of elimination
Renal clearance accounted for 90% of total plasma clearance in healthy male subjects 8.
- Half-life
In humans, P188 has half-life of 18 hours 1. The terminal plasma elimination half-life was approximately 7.65 ± 1.10 hours in healthy volunteers receiving a 48-hour continuous intravenous infusion of purified P188 8.
- Clearance
Following a 48-hour continuous intravenous infusion of purified P188 in healthy volunteers, the mean total body clearance was estimated to be 4.40 ± 0.77 L/h when using the plasma concentration data only 8. Estimated mean renal clearance from the amount of P-188 excreted in urine was 5.21 ± 1.28 L/h 8. The clearance of a single metabolite HW1 was slower than the parent compound 8.
- Adverse Effects
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In an acute oral toxicity study in rat, the LD50 was 9380 mg/kg MSDS. P188 has been demonstrated to be safe when given for up to 72 hours 1.
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.Not Available
- Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
Products
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- Lutrol F / Pluracare / Pluronic
- Over the Counter Products
Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Cybercy Mayer /Kang Du Qing Gel 2.7 g/100g Vaginal Shenzhen Senton Science & Technology Co. Ltd 2011-05-20 Not applicable US 
Kang Du Qing Gel 2.7 g/100g Vaginal Shenzhen Senton Science & Technology Co. Ltd 2011-05-20 Not applicable US Mayer /Kang Du Qing Gel 2.7 g/100g Vaginal Shenzhen Senton Science & Technology Co. Ltd 2011-05-20 Not applicable US Shur Clens Skin Wound Cleanser 24 Count Single Dose Ampules Liquid 200 mg/1mL Topical ConvaTec Inc 2017-10-26 Not applicable US Shur-clens Soln 20% Liquid 20 % Topical Convatec, Division Of Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Co. 1987-12-31 2006-07-31 Canada 
- Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image ซีดูออล Poloxamer 188 (20 mg) + Lysozyme chloride (10 mg) + Phylloquinone (2 mg) + Rutin (100 mg) + Tocopherol (52 mg) Capsule บริษัท อินเตอร์ไทย ฟาร์มาซูติเคิ้ล แมนูแฟคเจอริ่ง จำกัด จำกัด 1998-01-30 Not applicable Thailand 
Categories
- Drug Categories
- Classification
- Not classified
- Affected organisms
- Not Available
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- LQA7B6G8JG
- CAS number
- 691397-13-4
References
- General References
- Moloughney JG, Weisleder N: Poloxamer 188 (p188) as a membrane resealing reagent in biomedical applications. Recent Pat Biotechnol. 2012 Dec;6(3):200-11. [Article]
- Gu JH, Ge JB, Li M, Xu HD, Wu F, Qin ZH: Poloxamer 188 protects neurons against ischemia/reperfusion injury through preserving integrity of cell membranes and blood brain barrier. PLoS One. 2013 Apr 16;8(4):e61641. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061641. Print 2013. [Article]
- Curry DJ, Wright DA, Lee RC, Kang UJ, Frim DM: Surfactant poloxamer 188-related decreases in inflammation and tissue damage after experimental brain injury in rats. J Neurosurg. 2004 Aug;101(1 Suppl):91-6. doi: 10.3171/ped.2004.101.2.0091. [Article]
- Maskarinec SA, Hannig J, Lee RC, Lee KY: Direct observation of poloxamer 188 insertion into lipid monolayers. Biophys J. 2002 Mar;82(3):1453-9. doi: 10.1016/S0006-3495(02)75499-4. [Article]
- Hunter RL, Luo AZ, Zhang R, Kozar RA, Moore FA: Poloxamer 188 inhibition of ischemia/reperfusion injury: evidence for a novel anti-adhesive mechanism. Ann Clin Lab Sci. 2010 Spring;40(2):115-25. [Article]
- Murphy AD, McCormack MC, Bichara DA, Nguyen JT, Randolph MA, Watkins MT, Lee RC, Austen WG Jr: Poloxamer 188 protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury in a murine hind-limb model. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jun;125(6):1651-60. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181ccdbef. [Article]
- Curry DJ, Wright DA, Lee RC, Kang UJ, Frim DM: Poloxamer 188 volumetrically decreases neuronal loss in the rat in a time-dependent manner. Neurosurgery. 2004 Oct;55(4):943-8; discussion 948-9. [Article]
- Grindel JM, Jaworski T, Emanuele RM, Culbreth P: Pharmacokinetics of a novel surface-active agent, purified poloxamer 188, in rat, rabbit, dog and man. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 2002 Apr;23(3):87-103. doi: 10.1002/bdd.297. [Article]
- External Links
- PubChem Substance
- 347911189
- 155152
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL2108134
- MSDS
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 3 Completed Treatment Neuropathic Pain Secondary to Radiation Therapy 1 3 Completed Treatment Sickle Cell Anemia 1 3 Completed Treatment Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) 1 3 Completed Treatment Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) / Vaso-occlusive Crisis 1 2 Completed Health Services Research Drug Action Increased 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Gel Vaginal 2.7 g/100g Liquid Topical 200 mg/1mL Liquid Topical 20 % Capsule - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source water solubility Soluble in cold water MSDS - Predicted Properties
- Not Available
- Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
- Not Available
- Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available
Drug created at December 03, 2015 16:52 / Updated at August 19, 2021 10:28