Non-Intravenous Injections Are Administered at South Tampa Immediate Care in Tampa, FL

An intramuscular injection delivers a medication deep into muscle tissue. Physicians often use non-intravenous injections to deliver injectable vaccines. Additionally, people who are diagnosed with certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, may need intramuscular injections on a regular basis. These non-intravenous injections may be self-administered at home or given by a medical professional in a clinical setting. Individuals from the Tampa, FL, area are welcome to bring their prescribed non-intravenous injections to South Tampa Immediate Care for administration by a medical professional.

Why are intramuscular injections used?

Non-intravenous injections offer some benefits over other types of medication delivery methods, such as oral consumption, intravenous injections into a vein, and subcutaneous injections into fatty tissue under the skin. For instance, muscles have a rich blood supply, which helps the body absorb the injected medication quickly. Additionally, muscle tissue can potentially hold more medication than fatty tissue. A physician may also use an intramuscular injection if an appropriate vein cannot be located, if the medication could potentially irritate the veins, or if the digestive system could render medication ineffective.

The most common sites used for non-intravenous injections are the:

• Deltoid muscle in the upper arm
• Ventrogluteal muscle in the hip
• Vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh

While intramuscular injections can also be delivered to the dorsogluteal muscle in the buttocks, this type of administration is best left to a medical professional due to the close proximity of – and risk of injury to – the large sciatic nerve.

Visit South Tampa Immediate Care in Tampa, FL, today, and take advantage of a full range of urgent care services, including non-intravenous injections. Or, if you would like to learn how to self-administer intramuscular injections, we can provide the advice and guidance you need to feel confident in delivering your shots. Our team is available to assist you seven days a week, and we do not require appointments or referrals.