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Mitosol (Mitomycin) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Mitosol® is an antimetabolite indicated for use as an adjunct to ab externo glaucoma surgery.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Mitosol® is intended for topical application to the surgical site of glaucoma filtration surgery. It is not intended for intraocular administration. If intraocular administration occurs, cell death leading to corneal infarction, retinal infarction, and ciliary body atrophy may result.

Method of Reconstitution:

Each vial of Mitosol® contains 0.2 mg of mitomycin and mannitol in a 1:2 concentration ratio. To reconstitute, add 1 ml_ of Sterile Water for Injection, then shake to dissolve. If product does not dissolve immediately, allow to stand at room temperature until the product dissolves into solution.

Method of Use:

Sponges provided within the Mitosol® Kit should be fully saturated with the entire reconstituted contents in the manner prescribed in the Instructions for Use. A treatment area approximating 10mm x 6mm +/-2mm should be treated with the Mitosol®. Apply fully saturated sponges equally to the treatment area, in a single layer, with the use of a surgical forceps. Keep the sponges on the treatment area for two (2) minutes, then remove and return to the Mitosol® Tray for defined disposal in the Chemotherapy Waste Bag provided.

Stability

Lyophilized Mitosol® stored at controlled room temperature (i.e., 20 - 25°C or 68° - 77° F) is stable for the shelf life indicated on the package. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from light.

Reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection at a concentration of 0.2 mg/ml, mitomycin is stable for one (1) hour at room temperature.

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Mitosol® is a sterile lyophilized mixture of mitomycin and mannitol, which, when reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection, provides a solution for application in glaucoma filtration surgery. Mitosol® is supplied in vials containing 0.2 mg of mitomycin. Each vial also contains mannitol 0.4 mg, at a 1:2 ratio of mitomycin to mannitol. Each mL of reconstituted solution contains 0.2 mg mitomycin and has a pH between 5.0 and 8.0.

HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

How Supplied

Mitosol® (mitomycin for solution) is available in a kit containing:

One             Vial containing 0.2 mg mitomycin

One             1 mL syringe (Sterile Water For Injection) with Connector

One             Plunger Rod

One             Vial Adapter with Spike

One             1 mLTB Syringe, Luer Lock

One             Sponge Container

Six               3 mm Absorbent Sponges

Six               6 mm Absorbent Sponges

Six               Half Moon Sponges

One             Instrument Wedge Sponge

One             Alcohol Prep Pad, Sterile

One             Chemotherapy Waste Bag

Three kits are supplied in each carton (NDC49771-002-03).

Storage and Handling

Storage

Store kits at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F). Protect from light.

Handling Procedures

Procedures for Proper Handling and Disposal of anti-cancer drugs should be followed. Appropriate containment and disposal devices are included within the Mitosol® (mitomycin for solution) Kit for Ophthalmic Use.

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