Administration of Drugs by Subcutaneous Injection

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This session describes the use of subcutaneous (SC) injection as a route of drug delivery. It covers the reasons why it is used, the common types of drugs that can be given this way, practical aspects of giving a subcutaneous injection and adverse effects that might be encountered. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the factors that make a drug suitable for subcutaneous administration List examples of drugs that are commonly administered by the subcutaneous route Explain how to administer a drug effectively by subcutaneous injection Describe some of the adverse effects that may be associated with subcutaneous injections