Oct 28, 2023 · Subcutaneous (SQ or Sub-Q) injection means the injection is given in the fatty tissue, just under the skin.

Some medications such as Kineret® and Enbrel® must be injected. These medications come with a kit and a device to inject the medication. Some patients however ...

Mar 26, 2024 · A subcutaneous injection is an injection ("shot") of medication into the subcutaneous layer, or fatty tissue layer, under your skin.

A subcutaneous (say "sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us") shot is an injection of medicine under the skin, but not in a muscle. Some medicines, such as insulin and some kinds ...

Some medications that can be injected subcutaneously are growth hormone, insulin, epinephrine, and other substances. Preparing to give medication. Subcutaneous ...

How you store your prefilled syringes depends on the medicine inside them. Most medicines are stored at room temperature, but some need to be kept in the ...

This video from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrates how patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can give a subcutaneous injection ...

This video shows you the general steps to follow when you need to give yourself a “subq” shot.

Aug 15, 2017 · Subcutaneous injections are used to administer medications between skin and muscle. This allows medication to be absorbed slowly over a ...

There are 3 injection sites you can use. Thighs. – Use the top and outer part of the thigh. – Do NOT use the inner thigh.