July 17, 2009 — Epinephrine auto-injector needle length may be too short to reach the muscle for intramuscular delivery in a significant number of children, according to the results of a study ...

The FDA approved the first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector (Zurnai) for use as an emergency treatment for opioid overdose in adults and children 12 years of age and older, the agency announced ...

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended several measures to better ensure appropriate patient and carer use of adrenaline auto-injectors for severe allergic reactions. The move is prompted ...

Emergent BioSolutions ($EBS) has launched a military-grade intramuscular auto-injector device for self-administered antidotes or other chemical threat treatments. For ...

Study showed 94% of patients preferred new device over existing Avonex prefilled syringe. The European regulatory authorities approved Biogen Idec’s single-use intramuscular autoinjector, Avonex PEN, ...

An intramuscular injection is a technique for delivering medication deep into the muscles. This allows the medication to absorb quickly into the bloodstream. You may have received an intramuscular ...

Anaphylaxis is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can affect several organ systems in the body and may threaten breathing and blood circulation. The most common causes of ...

Most people know the feeling of getting a shot and having your arm feel sore for several days afterward. Some might even expect it as a side effect. The soreness happens when medications are injected ...

An adrenaline auto-injector is an emergency treatment for anaphylaxis; serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction to insect stings, medicines, or food, among others. Anaphylaxis is an ...

An intramuscular injection delivers medication into a muscle. Doctors frequently use intramuscular injections to administer vaccines and certain other drugs. Injection sites include the upper arm, hip ...

Intramuscular injection remains a cornerstone of clinical practice, offering rapid drug absorption and efficacy when performed correctly. However, its success is intrinsically linked to precise ...

Anaphylaxis is a serious, potentially fatal allergic reaction. It can happen within seconds to minutes of exposure to an allergen, like an insect sting, medications, and food. When the immune system ...