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Comparison of substance-specific therapeutic indices and toxic areas
| Substance therapeutic area (unit) | CaSO4-G (Herafill-G) (gentamicin) | CaSO4-V (vancomycin) | Osteoset (tobramycin) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total substance mass implanted (mg) | 5 | 4.9 | 14.3 |
| Therapeutic index (μg/ml) | 4–12 | 5–40 | 4–8 |
| Toxic area (μg/ml) | >10–12 | >80 | >12 |
