The ocular absorption, elimination and toxicity of 12.5 mg of methotrexate in 0.5 cc administered subconjunctivally was studied in the dog. The purpose of this study was to establish ocular pharmacokinetics for treatment of intraocular tumours in dogs. Drug levels were measured in ocular compartments, and serum at 1,2,4,6,8 and 12 hours respectively. Tumoricidal concentrations of the drug were attained in the anterior chambers of the injected eyes up to and including six hours postinjection. Consistent signs of toxicity were anorexia, vomiting, weight loss and leukopenia. Local ocular toxicity following subconjunctival injection was minimal conjunctival hyperemia lasting up to 48 hours.
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