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Br J Ophthalmol 88:573-578 doi:10.1136/bjo.2003.027466
  • Laboratory science - Extended reports

Retinal toxicity of intravitreal tenecteplase in the rabbit

Table 2

Ophthalmoscopic, electroretinographic, and histological findings with increasing doses of intravitreal tenecteplase

Tenecteplase dose (μg)
50 (n = 7) 150 (n = 5) 200 (n = 5) 250 (n = 7)
TRD  =  tractional retinal detachment; RA  =  retinal atrophy; RN  =  retinal necrosis; VF  =  vitreal fibrosis.
Ophthalmoscopy Normal Normal TRD(2) TRD(3)
RA(1) RN(2)
Normal(2) VF(2)
ERG B-wave amplitude No reduction Transitory reduction Significant reduction Significant reduction
Retinal histology Normal Mild damage Significant damage Significant damage

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