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Parenterals: Routes Intramuscular (IM)

Advantages:

The IM route of administration is second only to the IV route in rapidity
of onset of systemic action, with a normal onset of action from 15 to
30 minutes. It provides effects that are less rapid but generally longer
lasting than those obtained from IV administration.

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Parenterals: Routes Intramuscular (IM)

Limitations:

• The major clinical problem arising from IM injections is muscle or
neuron damage or abscess. The injury normally resulting from faulty
technique, rather than the medication.

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Salma E. EL-Habashy