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Ventrogluteal injection: purpose, preparation and safety

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Overview Intramuscular (IM) injections are used to deliver drugs deep into your muscles. Your muscles have a lot of blood flowing through them, so drugs injected into them are quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. A ventrogluteal injection is an IM injection into an area on the side of the hip known as the ventrogluteal site. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of ventrogluteal… Details Ventrogluteal injection: purpose, preparation and safety

Methotrexate Injection: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More

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Methotrexate highlights Methotrexate solution for injection is available as a generic and a drug. Brands: Rasuvo and Otrexup. Methotrexate comes in four forms: injectable solution, IV injection, oral tablet, and oral solution. For a self-injection solution, you can get it from a healthcare provider or give it at home or to a caregiver. Methotrexate... Details Methotrexate Injection: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More

Advantages of lipotropic injections, side effects, dosage and costs

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Overview Lipotropic injections are supplements used for fat loss. They are intended to complement other aspects of a weight loss regimen, including exercise and a low-calorie diet. Injections usually contain vitamin B12, which is considered safe in safe amounts. However, lipotropic injections used alone without a weight loss plan may not be safe. Although there is a lot of hype around... Details Advantages of lipotropic injections, side effects, dosage and costs

Intramuscular injection: definition and patient education

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Overview Intramuscular injection is a technique used to deliver medicine deep into the muscles. This allows the medicine to be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. You may have received an intramuscular injection at the doctor's office the last time you received a vaccine, such as a flu shot. In some cases, the person may also give an intramuscular injection. For example, certain drugs that treat... Details Intramuscular injection: definition and patient education

Subcutaneous injection: definition and patient education

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Overview Subcutaneous injection is a method of drug administration. Subcutaneous means under the skin. With this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject the drug into the layer of tissue between the skin and the muscle. Medicines given this way are usually absorbed more slowly than if injected into a vein, sometimes over a 24-hour period. This type of injection is used... Details Subcutaneous injection: definition and patient education