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Parenteral Route of administration

Injections

Injection which should be sterile and are used in the following:

1. Drugs ineffective by other routes.

2. Drugs producing irritation.

3. Emergencies and to increase blood level rapidly.

Injections may be in the following sites:

a. Intradermal e.g., sensitivity tests and vaccination.

b. Subcutaneous: more rapid and complete than oral and is suitable

for non-irritant drugs.
Contents c. Intramuscular: for moderate irritant drugs.

Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman