What reason would you give a subcutaneous injection?

A subcutaneous injection into the fatty layer of tissue (pinched up to give the injection) under the skin. Why are subcutaneous injections given? These injections are given because there is little blood flow to fatty tissue, and the injected medication is generally absorbed more slowly, sometimes over 24 hours.

What is the injectable medication for rheumatoid arthritis?

Methotrexate is a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and and other inflammatory conditions. Nearly 60% of all rheumatoid arthritis patients are currently on or have been on methotrexate. Methotrexate is recommended as the first treatment for RA by the American College of Rheumatology.

What are the side effects of subcutaneous injection?

Complications of subcutaneous injection

severe pain.
redness.
swelling.
warmth or drainage.

What is a disadvantage of subcutaneous drug administration?

The slower absorption is a common disadvantage of subcutaneous administration because there is less blood flow to quickly absorb drug; however, this may be an advantage as well, in that lower doses of drugs may last for longer periods.

Can methotrexate be given subcutaneously?

Methotrexate is now the most commonly used slow acting antirheumatic drug for rheumatoid arthritis. In contrast to anticancer treatment, very low doses are given weekly (7.5 to 25 mg/week) by the oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous route.

Is SUBQ faster than IM?

Intramuscular injections are absorbed faster than subcutaneous injections. This is because muscle tissue has a greater blood supply than the tissue just under the skin. Muscle tissue can also hold a larger volume of medication than subcutaneous tissue.

Do you massage after a subcutaneous injection?

Do not massage area after injection. Withdrawing at the same angle as insertion minimizes discomfort to the patient and damage to the tissue. Proper needle disposal prevents needle-stick injuries. Massaging the area may spread the solution to the underlying subcutaneous tissue.

What happens if you inject an air bubble subcutaneously?

What would happen if an air bubble was accidentally injected into your child? It is not harmful to inject an air bubble under the skin. However, if you are injecting air rather than medicine, your child may not be getting the full dose, which may mean they are not being properly treated.

Should you massage subcutaneous injections?

Don’t aspirate after inserting the needle (to prevent tissue damage, hematoma formation, and bruising). The likelihood of injecting into a blood vessel is small. Don’t massage the site, which can damage the underlying tissue and cause the medication to be absorbed faster than intended.