Preparation of intravitreal drug doses.
Due to the narrow therapeutic index injected into the vitreous cavity, this study was undertaken to determine the accuracy of preparation of an intravitreal drug dose (400 microgram/0.1 ml from a stock solution of 40mg/ml) when prepared by pharmacists and physicians using the preparation method each would utilize in a clinical setting and to determine which of nine standard preparation methods is most accurate.
D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000592:standards*; D010595:Pharmacists; D010820:Physicians; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000187:drug effects
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions