Abstract:BackgroundBortezomib is an expensive drug with a very short stability. For subcutaneous administration each vial should be reconstituted with 1.4 mL of NaCl 0.9% (2.5 mg/mL). According to the manufacturer, reconstituted it is stable at 25°C for only 8 h. Considering the recommended dose of 1.3 mg/m2 and the amount of drug per vial (3.5 mg/1.4 mL), the loss of product during preparation may be significant. However, a study published by Walker et co-authors has shown that bortezomib is stable for up to 21 days, … Show more
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