OBJECTIVE:To study the tissue distribution and degradation after I.v rifampin albumin microspheres (RA-MS) and the change of lung tissue pathology and oxygen partial pressure after pulmonary tar getting.METHODS:Tissue distribution of RA-MS in mice was studied by 125I labeled microspheres.Lung tissue pathology change was analyzed by observing pathological section.The change of gas-exchange function was studied by determining blood oxygen partial pressure in rats.RESULTS:Above 95 percent 125I labelled microspheres were distributed to lung tissue in 5 minutes and RA-MS were degraded gradually.Pulmonary targeting had no significant effects on lung tissue pathology and blood oxygen partial pressure.CONCLUSION:The lung tissue pulmonary distribution rate of rifampin may be promoted by making rifampin into microsphere dosage form and there were no significant side effects.