Q. What are the types of injections?

Pharmaceutical injections are administered through the following different ways: Intravenous (IV) injections: These injections are administered directly into the vein achieving the fastest medication through the use of a syringe and quick result or relief. Intramuscular (IM) injections: This injection technique is used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles. Subcutaneous (SC) injections: Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle. Intradermal (ID) injections: This type is a shallow or superficial injection of a substance into the dermis that is located between the epidermis.