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Parenterals: Routes

Intraarticular (IA)

• Injections are made into the synovial

fluid of joint cavities such as the knee.
• This route of injection produces a

local effect, typically to treat arthritic

conditions or sports injuries. local
• Drugs like morphine,

anesthetics, steroids or NSAIDs are

given this way

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Parenterals: Routes CNS

Intrathecal (IT)/intraspinal

• Injections are administered through the

lumbar sac between the vertebrae of the

spine into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

in the subarachnoid space between the

arachnoid mater and the pia mater, the

two innermost protective membranes

surrounding the spinal cord.

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