8 巻 (1982) 3 号 p. 161-165
Theophylline concentrations in plasma and saliva after administration of three kinds of suppository and tablet were measured according to Schack and Waxier. Theophylline concentration with Witepsol base (Cmax 2.75μg/ml) was almost on a level with that with P. E. G. base (Cmax 2.81μg/ml) in respect to rectal absorption of aminophylline suppositories. Theophylline concentration of the suppositories (Cmax 2.40μg/ml) was lower than that of the aminophilline suppositories. Rectal absorption of the suppositories was slightly inferior to absorption by oral administration. Furthermore, a significant correlation was observed between the concentrations of orally administered theophylline in plasma and saliva.