Table 2

Pharmacokinetic analyses of mitomycin C (MMC) concentration changes in the conjunctiva

Method of MMC application MMC dosage applied (μg) Initial concentration (μg/g) Time constant (h−1) Half life (h) AUC (μg h/g)
Current study with reversible thermosetting gel  0.22
2.9
  1.23
5.26
2.40
1.78
0.29
0.39
 0.40
3.2
28140.281.800.3957.0
Subconjunctival injection with sterile water 21.052.280.310.29
205.762.330.301.03
200158.03.920.1823.49
Application with sponges for 5 minutes and copious irrigation


200
12.6


2.33





0.30



5.18
  • Numbers are quoted from or calculated using data that appeared elsewhere.14

  • Area under the curve between 0.5 and 24 hours.