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The International Standard for Kanamycin.

A H Thomas, M V Mussett, R A Broadbridge

    Journal of Biological Standardization
    |January 1, 1986
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    The International Standard for Kanamycin now replaces the previous preparation. This new standard, established through a global collaborative study, defines kanamycin potency with 10,345 International Units per ampoule.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science
    • Biotechnology
    • International Standards and Metrology

    Background:

    • The International Reference Preparation of Kanamycin has been superseded.
    • Establishment of international standards is crucial for consistent drug potency measurement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and define the new International Standard for Kanamycin.
    • To establish a reliable reference for kanamycin potency determination.

    Main Methods:

    • A collaborative study involving ten laboratories across ten countries was conducted.
    • Potency was determined through comparative analysis and consensus.

    Main Results:

    • The International Standard for Kanamycin has been established.
    • Each ampoule of the standard is defined as containing 10,345 International Units (IU) of kanamycin activity.

    Conclusions:

    • The new International Standard provides a precise and globally recognized measure for kanamycin potency.
    • This standardization ensures consistency in pharmaceutical preparations and research involving kanamycin.

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