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  2. Ceftriaxone - Wikipedia

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    Ceftriaxone, sold under the brand name Rocephin, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [4] These include middle ear infections , endocarditis , meningitis , pneumonia , bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections , gonorrhea ...

  3. Polymyxin B - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects when given by injection include kidney problems, neurological problems, fever, itchiness, and rash. [1] Injections into muscle may result in significant pain. [1] Other serious side effects may include fungal infections, anaphylaxis, and muscle weakness. [1] It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe for the baby. [1]

  4. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    Intravitreal, through the eye. Subcutaneous (under the skin). [22] This generally takes the form of subcutaneous injection, e.g. with insulin. Skin popping is a slang term that includes subcutaneous injection, and is usually used in association with recreational drugs.

  5. Intrathecal administration - Wikipedia

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    Intrathecal administration is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal, or into the subarachnoid space so that it reaches the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is useful in several applications, such as for spinal anesthesia, chemotherapy, or pain management. This route is also used to introduce drugs that fight ...

  6. Intravitreal injection - Wikipedia

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    Intravitreal injection is the method of administration of drugs into the eye by injection with a fine needle. The medication will be directly applied into the vitreous humor . [ 1 ] It is used to treat various eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , diabetic retinopathy , and infections inside the eye such as ...

  7. Intraosseous infusion - Wikipedia

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    Intraosseous infusion (IO) is the process of injecting medication, fluids, or blood products directly into the bone marrow; [1] this provides a non-collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system. [2]

  8. Intramuscular injection - Wikipedia

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    In people who are overweight, a 1.5-inch needle may be used to ensure the injection is given below the subcutaneous layer of skin, while a 5 ⁄ 8-inch needle may be used for people who weigh under 60 kilograms (130 lb). In any case, the skin does not need to be pinched up before injecting when the appropriate length needle is used.

  9. Drug injection - Wikipedia

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    Drug injection is a method of introducing a drug into the bloodstream via a hollow hypodermic needle, which is pierced through the skin into the body (usually intravenously, but also at an intramuscular or subcutaneous, location). Intravenous therapy, a form of drug injection, is universally practiced in modernized medical care.