Questions tagged [injections]

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Why aren't there any competitors in the market for epi-pens?

We've seen recently that the price of epi-pens has been jacked up six-fold due to one company having a monopoly on the market. Medically this is quite important as anaphylaxis can kill in seconds. My question is: Why aren't there any competitors…
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Does halving the quantity of an oil-based time-release intramuscular injection medicine also require halving the time between dosing?

In order to half the administered dosage of an oil-based time-release intramuscular injection, does that also require halving the time between dosing? For example, if the initial dosing was: 1ml = 5mg weekly and the quantity is divided in half to…
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Effects and usage of intradermal injection

I am studying about a technology that makes intradermal injection easier. I am lacking some background medical knowledge about this type of injection. I do have some basic knowledge of which skin layer intradermal injection is for, and some of the…
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Which is the best injection after dog bite in india

Which is the best injection after dog bite in india In India, is Rabipur the preferred injection?
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