Intramuscular
Intramuscular (IM) injection is a type of medication administration that requires the patient to receive medication directly into the muscle. The medication is then absorbed into the bloodstream and can be distributed throughout the body. IM injections are used to treat a variety of conditions, including pain, inflammation, and infections.
IM injections are generally safe and well tolerated by patients. However, there are potential complications that can occur, such as pain at the injection site, bleeding, bruising, or infection. It is important that patients receiving IM injections are aware of these potential complications and know how to properly care for their injection site.