Table 3 Timolol dosage management
Wound size (cm2) | Number of drops | Timolol dosage (mg/day) | Timolol dosage (mL/day) Note: 1 drop = 0.05 ml | Dosage for 12-week supply (ml) | Number of bottles (timolol or placebo) dispensed to patient for 12-week supply (1 bottle = 5 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
< 0.5 | 1 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 4.2 | 1 |
> 0.5–0.9 | 1 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 4.2 | 1 |
> 1.0–1.9 | 1 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 4.2 | 1 |
> 2.0–2.9 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 8.4 | 2 |
> 3.0 | 3 | 0.75 | 0.15 | 12.6 | 3 |