TABLE 2

Pharmacokinetic parameters of lidocaine, midazolam, and nifedipine after intra-portal and intravenous administration to rats

Each CL was calculated as dose/AUC. Values are expressed as the mean ± S.E.; n = 3.

CompoundAdministration RouteAUCCLElung
μ Mminml/min/kg%
Lidocainei.p.0.0817 ± 0.0118457 ± 7268.0 ± 3.3
i.v.0.255 ± 0.058145 ± 32
Midazolami.p.0.167 ± 0.044184 ± 6552.6 ± 0.4
i.v.0.353 ± 0.02987.0 ± 6.7
Nifedipinei.p.3.16 ± 0.349.13 ± 1.3413.5 ± 0.2
i.v.3.65 ± 0.317.90 ± 0.72
  • i.p., intraportal administration; CL, total plasma clearance.