Table 3

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

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 gel0.220.101.310.530.11
2.90.561.490.470.80
2866.682.030.3422.42
Subconjunctival injection with sterile water 20.121.540.450.14
200.621.820.380.14
20020.03.410.204.23
Application with sponges for 5 minutes and copious irrigation


200



3.16 



2.19



0.32



0.67
  • Numbers are quoted from or calculated using data that appeared elsewhere.14

  • Area under the curve between 0.5 and 24 hours.