Parenteral administration of drugs
Parenteral administration of drugs Intramuscular injection Advantages Drugs more than 2cc which can be given through intradermal route can be intramuscular route. Irritating drug which cause irritation over skin are given through muscular route. Only preparation of drugs are given through intramuscular route. Components and supplies required Sterilized needle (20-23 gage).The gage depends on whether the liquid is oily or non oily,the site of administration of injection and the age of patient and wether obese or thin. Sterilized stringe,the size of the syringe depends on the amount of the drug require d for administration.now a days disposable sterilized syringes and needles are available for once use only. Cotton swab. 4.Antiseptic solution like testified spirit not methylated spirit or savalon.if antiseptics are not available,boiled cool water may serve the purpose. 5.Sterile container for keeping needle,syringe and cotton swab. Technique of intramusc...