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FDA-Approved Injectable Medications for Rapid, Reliable Treatment in Hospitals, Clinics & Specialty Care
Injectable medications—including IV, IM, and SubQ injections—are the gold standard for rapid, precise, and effective treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Used by hospitals, clinics, home infusion programs, oncology centers, surgical teams, and specialty pharmacies, injectable drugs deliver swift therapeutic action for critical care, infection control, anesthesia, pain management, hormone therapy, emergency medicine, and chronic disease management.
Purpose
- Immediate Bioavailability: Bypasses the digestive tract for fast absorption and predictable blood levels, crucial in emergent or non-oral situations.
- Dose Precision & Control: Delivers exact quantities of medication or nutrients for tailored patient care in acute or complex cases.
- Versatile Clinical Use: Supports a wide range of therapies, from antibiotics, insulin, biologics, and pain medications to chemotherapy, vaccines, and vitamin injections.
Uses
- Infection Treatment: IV/IM antibiotics (ceftriaxone, vancomycin, piperacillin-tazobactam, meropenem) for sepsis, pneumonia, UTI, and hospital-acquired infections
- Oncology & Chemotherapy: Injectable anticancer agents (paclitaxel, doxorubicin, pemetrexed, pembrolizumab)
- Critical/Emergency Care: Epinephrine, atropine, naloxone, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate for resuscitation and life-threatening emergencies
- Anesthesia & Analgesia: Propofol, fentanyl, ketamine, morphine, dexmedetomidine for surgical, procedural, and ICU sedation/pain relief
- Chronic Disease Management: Insulin for diabetes, adalimumab & etanercept for autoimmune diseases, hormone injections (testosterone, estradiol, progesterone)
- Vitamins & Nutrition: Injectable B12, iron, magnesium, folic acid, total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Vaccines & Immunization: Influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis, tetanus, pneumococcal, rabies post-exposure
- Specialty Biologics: Monoclonal antibodies, growth factors, erythropoietin, biosimilars
Types of Injectable Medications
- Intravenous (IV): Direct infusion into bloodstream for rapid onset (e.g., antibiotics, chemotherapy, anesthesia)
- Intramuscular (IM): Delivery into muscle for steady absorption (e.g., vaccines, depot antipsychotics)
- Subcutaneous (SubQ): Slow-release into fat layer (e.g., insulin, GLP-1 agonists, heparin, biologics)
- IV Push/Bolus vs. Continuous Infusion
- Prefilled Syringes & Auto-Injectors: For emergency (epinephrine, glucagon) or chronic care (adalimumab, teriparatide)
- Single-Dose and Multi-Dose Vials
- Reconstituted Medications: Lyophilized powder requiring sterile water/bacteriostatic water
Popular Brands
- Pfizer (Hospira), Fresenius Kabi, Baxter, Sandoz, Teva, Amphastar, Hikma, Mylan/Viatris, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Roche/Genentech, B. Braun, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi Pasteur.
Active Ingredients (Examples)
- Antibiotics: Ceftriaxone, piperacillin-tazobactam, meropenem, gentamicin, vancomycin
- Pain/Anesthesia: Morphine, fentanyl, ketorolac, propofol, lidocaine, bupivacaine
- Anticoagulants: Heparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux
- Insulin: Regular, NPH, glargine, lispro (various brands)
- Hormones: Estradiol, testosterone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), insulin, growth hormone
- Biologics: Rituximab, adalimumab, trastuzumab, infliximab
- Emergency drugs: Epinephrine, naloxone, atropine, calcium gluconate
- IV vitamins/nutrients: B12, folic acid, magnesium sulfate, vitamin K, iron sucrose
- Vaccines: Influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis, meningococcal
Precautions
- Administer by Professionals: Injectable meds require skilled, sterile technique by healthcare providers—never self-administer without professional training.
- Check Packaging & Expiry: Never use solutions that appear cloudy, discolored, precipitated, or out of date.
- Single-Use Only (unless labeled Multi-Dose): Prevent infection by using each vial/syringe for only one patient, unless specifically approved for multi-use.
- Monitor for Allergic Reactions & Side Effects: Be alert for pain, redness, swelling, severe rash, or anaphylaxis—seek medical attention for severe reactions.
- Storage: Follow manufacturer and pharmacy guidelines for refrigeration, temperature, and light sensitivity.
- Patient-Specific Dosing: Always follow precise dosing for age, weight, organ function (renal/hepatic) and indication.
- Dispose Safely: Use approved sharps containers for all used syringes and vials to avoid accidental needlesticks or misuse.
Choose the best Injectable Medications for safe, rapid, and effective treatment—FDA-approved and trusted by hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies for all critical therapies and patient needs. Discover top brands, a full range of IV/IM/SubQ types, and comprehensive supply for every specialty—from infection control to pain relief, hormone therapy, oncology, and beyond. Order now or connect with our expert pharmacy team for all your injectable medication solutions!
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$ 319.99Public Access Allergy Emergency Epinephrine Cabinet (Non-Locking, No Alarm)
Illinois Supply CompanyNo reviewsThis is the public access version of the Original Allergy Emergency Kit which holds up to six EpiPen or Auvi-Q auto-injectors with an 8.5 x 11 inst...
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Original price $ 69.95Current price $ 54.00Furosemide Injection 10 mg Single-dose Vial 2 mL, 25/Tray (RX)
Meitheal PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsFurosemide for Injection is a highly effective medication used for various conditions that cause fluid retention in the body. This powerful diureti...
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Original price $ 229.95Current price $ 175.00Heparin Sodium Injection USP 10000 Units Per 1 mL Single Dose Vials 1 mL x 25/Pack (RX)
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Original price $ 595.00Current price $ 365.00Heparin Sodium Injection 40000 Units Per 4 mL Multiple Dose Vials, 4 mL x 25/Pack (RX)
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Original price $ 199.95Current price $ 179.00Cleocin Phosphate Clindamycin Injection 900 mg Per mL 6 mL (150mg) x 25/Box (RX)
Pfizer USPG1 reviewCleocin Phosphate Clindamycin Injection is an antibiotic medication used to treat serious bacterial infections. It comes in a vial containing 6 mL ...
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Original price $ 159.95Current price $ 110.00Cleocin Injection Clindamycin Antibiotic 150 mg/mL Vial 4 mL x 25/Box (RX)
Pfizer USPGNo reviewsBroad-Spectrum Antibiotic for Severe Bacterial Infections Elevate infection control in your clinical practice with Cleocin Injection (Clindamycin) ...
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Original price $ 37.95Current price $ 24.95Deferoxamine Mesylate Injection 500 mg Vial by Fresenius Kabi (RX)
Fresenius KabiNo reviewsDeferoxamine Mesylate Injection 500 mg is used primarily to treat acute iron toxicity and chronic iron overload, especially in patients with thalas...
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Original price $ 125.00Current price $ 99.60Phytonadione Vitamin K Injection for Newborn Babies 1 mg/0.5 mL Dose Neonatal Concentration 0.5 mL x 10/Box (RX)
Cipla USANo reviewsPhytonadione (Vitamin K1) Injection is a medication used to treat or prevent bleeding in people with low levels of vitamin K. Vitamin K is essentia...
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Original price $ 89.95Current price $ 64.00Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection Multiple-Dose Vial 30 mL (RX)
Somerset TherapeuticsNo reviewsPowerful IV Antibiotic for Bacterial Infections & Sepsis Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Injection Multiple-Dose Vial 30 mL by Somerset Thera...
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$ 59.00Progesterone Injection 500 mg/10 mL Multiple-Dose Vial 10 mL (RX)
Eugia USNo reviewsProgesterone Injection is a medication that is prescribed to women for various gynecological and reproductive disorders. It contains 500 mg of prog...
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Original price $ 229.95Current price $ 199.99Pfizerpen Injection (Penicillin G Potassium) 5,000,000 Units per Vial, Hospira Pfizer 10/Pack (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsPfizerpen Injection (Penicillin G Potassium) is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is particularly effective agai...
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Original price $ 215.95Current price $ 169.95Esmolol Injection 10 mL Single-Dose Vials 25/Pack (RX)
Eugia USNo reviewsEsmolol Injection 10 mL is used to manage acute situations of rapid heart rates and high blood pressure, particularly in situations such as atrial ...
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Original price $ 34.95Current price $ 25.50Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection 250 mg Single-Dose Vials 10/Box (RX)
SandozNo reviewsCeftriaxone Sodium Injection 250 mg Single-Dose Vials, also known as Rocephin, are a widely used antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of b...
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Original price $ 499.00Current price $ 349.00Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Luer-Jet Prefilled Syringes 50 mL EACH
International Medication SystemsNo reviewsInternational Medication Systems 3352 Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Luer-Jet Prefilled Syringes 50 mL is a highly effective and widely used medication fo...
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Original price $ 699.95Current price $ 559.00Sotradecol (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate) 3% for Injection 2 mL Multiple Dose Vials 2 mL x 5/Box (Rx)
Mylan InstitutionalNo reviewsIntroducing Sotradecol (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate) 3% by Mylan Institutional, a professional-grade sclerosing agent designed for effective treatmen...
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Original price $ 699.95Current price $ 575.00Aminophylline for Injection 500 mg Single-dose Vial 20 mL x 25/Tray (Rx)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsAminophylline for Injection 500 mg is a bronchodilator used to relieve symptoms of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other ...
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Original price $ 44.95Current price $ 29.95Metoprolol Tartrate Injection 5 mg/ml Vials 10/Box Pfizer Hospira (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsMetoprolol Tartrate for Injection is used primarily to manage acute episodes of hypertension and to control heart rate in patients experiencing tac...
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Original price $ 395.95Current price $ 355.00Acyclovir for Injection 50 mg/mL Single-Dose Vials 20 mL x 10/Box (Rx)
Eugia USNo reviewsAcyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by certain types of herpes viruses, including genital herpes, shingles (herpes...
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Original price $ 2,495.00Current price $ 1,750.00Wegovy (semaglutide) Injector 0.25 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Pens Per Box **Refrigerated Item**
Novo NordiskNo reviewsWegovy (semaglutide) Injector is a prescription medication used to treat obesity in adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater,...
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Original price $ 2,495.00Current price $ 1,850.00Wegovy (semaglutide) Weight Loss Injection 1 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Pens Per Box **Refrigerated Item (RX)
Novo NordiskNo reviewsWegovy (semaglutide) Weight Loss Injector 1 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Pens Per Box is a prescription medication used for weight management in adults who have a ...
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Original price $ 179.95Current price $ 139.95Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection 200 mg/ Per 5 mL (40 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vials 5 mL, 25/Box (Rx)
Hikma InjectablesNo reviewsDopamine Hydrochloride Injection 200 mg/5 mL is used as an inotropic agent to treat various types of shock, including cardiogenic and septic shock,...
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Original price $ 399.95Current price $ 309.99Flumazenil Injection 10 mL Multiple Dose Vials, 10/Box (Rx)
Clarris BaxterNo reviewsFlumazenil for Injection is a medication used in emergency situations to reverse the sedative effects of certain medications, such as benzodiazepin...
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Original price $ 679.95Current price $ 579.95IV Bags, Clinimix Amino Acid 4.25% in Dextrose IV Bag Injection Sulfite-Free 1000 mL x 6/Case
Baxter IV SystemsNo reviewsBaxter 2B7727 Clinimix Amino Acid 4.25% in Dextrose IV Bag Injection Sulfite-Free 1000 mL for intravenous use consists of sterile, nonpyrogenic, hy...
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Original price $ 625.95Current price $ 397.00Adrenalin Epinephrine for Injection Multiple-Dose Vial 30mL (Rx)
Par Sterile Products LLCNo reviewsAdrenalin (epinephrine) for injection is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland. It is released into the blood when the body is stressed. ...
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Original price $ 225.00Current price $ 179.95Vancomycin Hydrochloride 1 Gram Injection ADD-Vantage Vials, 10/Box by Pfizer (Rx)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsVancomycin Hydrochloride 1 Gram Injection is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive b...
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Original price $ 199.95Current price $ 147.00Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection 500 mg Vials 10/Box by Pfizer (Rx)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsVancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection 500 mg Vials is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive organisms, i...
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Original price $ 149.95Current price $ 119.00Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection 500 mL Single-dose ADD-Vantage Vials, 10/Box
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsVancomycin Hydrochloride Injection is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureu...
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Original price $ 225.00Current price $ 185.00Ondansetron for Injection 40 mg per 20 mL Multi-Dose Vials, 10/Tray
Sagent PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsAthenex Ondansetron for Injection 40 mg per 20 mL Multi-Dose Vials used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and surgery. O...
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Original price $ 899.95Current price $ 767.00Amphadase Hyaluronidase Injection 150 Units/1 mL Single-Dose Vials (10 Pack) **Refrigerated Item** (Rx)
Amphastar PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsAmphadase Hyaluronidase Injection 150 Units is used to enhance the absorption and dispersion of other injected medications. It works by breaking do...
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Original price $ 169.95Current price $ 127.00Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin injection 1000 mcg Multiple-Dose Vials 10 mL x 10/Box by Somerset (Rx)
Somerset TherapeuticsNo reviewsVitamin B12 Injectable Solution for B12 Deficiency, Energy, Anemia, and Nerve Health Boost your vitamin B12 levels instantly with hospital-grade Cy...
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Original price $ 199.95Current price $ 149.95Meropenem for Injection 500 mg Vials 10-Pack by Amneal (Rx)
Amneal PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsMeropenem for Injection 500 mg is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, including those of the skin, abdominal cav...
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Original price $ 1,750.00Current price $ 1,495.00Zinc Chloride for Injection 1 mg/mL Single Dose 10 mL, 25/Tray
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsZinc Chloride Injection is used as a trace element supplement in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to prevent or treat zinc deficiency. It is essent...
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Original price $ 475.00Current price $ 333.00Epinephrine Jr Auto-Injector 0.15 mg Injection Syringe For Kids in School & Daycare, 2-Pack (Rx)
Anneal PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsAn Epinephrine Jr Auto-Injector 0.15 mg is a medical device used to deliver a single, fixed dose of 0.15 milligrams (mg) of epinephrine (adrenaline...
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Original price $ 94.00Current price $ 78.60Sterile Water for Injection 10 mL Vials, 10/Pack (Rx)
HikmaNo reviewsSterile Water for Injection is a clear, colorless, and sterile liquid used for medical purposes. It is made by purifying and sterilizing water, and...
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$ 739.00EpiPen 2 Pak Epinephrine Injection 0.3 mg Auto-Injector for Adults (2 Pack)
Mylan Specialty1 reviewThe EpiPen 2-Pak with Epinephrine Injection 0.3 mg is used to treat severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis. It is an emergency treatment d...
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Original price $ 999.95Current price $ 759.00Vitamin K for Injection (Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion) I0 mg Per mL Single-dose Vials 1 mL x 10/Tray
Cipla USANo reviewsVitamin K for Injection (Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion) 10 mg is used to treat and prevent bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency. It is commonly ...
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Original price $ 109.95Current price $ 77.00Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection 150 mg/mL Single Dose Vial (Rx)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsDepo-Provera Contraceptive Injection 150 mg/mL Single Dose Vial is a hormonal injection used for birth control. It contains medroxyprogesterone ace...
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Original price $ 207.00Current price $ 139.00Kenalog 80 Injection Multiple-Dose Vial (Triamcinolone Acetonide Suspension) 80 mg/mL Per 5 mL (Rx)
Bristol Myers SquibbNo reviewsPowerful Prescription Corticosteroid Injection for Rapid, Long-Lasting Relief from Inflammation, Allergies, & Joint Pain Unlock advanced treatm...
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Original price $ 598.00Current price $ 289.00Hyalgan Injection Sodium Hyaloronate Syringe, 2 mL (Rx)
Fidia PharmaNo reviewsHyalgan Injection is a trusted and clinically proven treatment for relieving knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, offering significant improve...
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Original price $ 149.95Current price $ 116.00Solu-Cortef for Injection 500 mg Single Dose Vial 4 mL by Pfizer (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsSolu-Cortef for Injection 500 mg is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and immune response related to conditions such as adrenal insuffici...
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Original price $ 75.69Current price $ 59.00Caffeine Citrate for Injection 60 mg/ 3mL (20 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vial 3 mL (RX)
Fresenius KabiNo reviewsCaffeine citrate for injection 60 mg/3mL (20 mg/mL) single-dose vial 3 mL is a medication used to treat apnea of prematurity in infants. Apnea of p...
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Original price $ 2,500.00Current price $ 1,499.00Injectafer (Ferric Carboxymaltose) Injection 750 mg/15mL Vial
American RegentNo reviewsInjectafer (Ferric Carboxymaltose) Injection 750 mg/15mL Vial is a prescription iron replacement medication used to treat iron deficiency anemia i...
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Original price $ 279.95Current price $ 215.00Tazicef (Ceftazidime Pentahydrate Injection) 1 Gram Vials 25/Pack by Pfizer (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsTazicef (Ceftazidime Pentahydrate Injection) is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by...
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Original price $ 129.95Current price $ 87.00Xylocaine MPF Lidocaine HCI injection 1% Single Dose Vials 10 mg / mL Preservative Free 2mL x 25/Pack (RX)
Fresenius USANo reviewsXylocaine MPF Lidocaine HCI injection is a prescription medication used for numbing or anesthesia purposes. It contains 1% lidocaine hydrochloride ...
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Original price $ 559.95Current price $ 479.00Heparin Sodium Injection USP 50000 Units Per 10 mL Multiple Dose Vials, 10 mL x 25/Pack (RX)
Meitheal PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsHeparin Sodium Injection is a medication used to prevent and treat blood clots in the veins, arteries, and lungs. It is also used to prevent blood ...
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Original price $ 119.95Current price $ 87.00Heparin Sodium Injection USP 1000 Units Per 1 mL Single Dose Vials 1 mL x 25/Pack (RX)
Meitheal PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsHeparin Sodium Injection is a medication used to prevent and treat blood clots in the veins, arteries, and lungs. It is also used to prevent blood ...
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Original price $ 225.00Current price $ 159.95Ropivacaine Injection 1% 10mg/mL Single-Dose Vial 20 mL x 10 Pack (Rx)
Somerset PharmaNo reviewsRopivacaine Injection 1% is a popular local anesthetic used in surgery, pain management, and labor anesthesia. Ropivacaine Injection 1% delivers ef...
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Original price $ 589.95Current price $ 459.00Ropivacaine HCL for Injection 0.5% 2mg/mL Single-Dose Vial 30 mL x 25/Box (Rx)
Eugia USNo reviewsEugia Ropivacaine HCL for Injection is a medication that contains the active ingredient ropivacaine hydrochloride. It is used for local anesthesia ...
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Injectable Medications
FDA-Approved Injectable Medications for Rapid, Reliable Treatment in Hospitals, Clinics & Specialty Care
Injectable medications—including IV, IM, and SubQ injections—are the gold standard for rapid, precise, and effective treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Used by hospitals, clinics, home infusion programs, oncology centers, surgical teams, and specialty pharmacies, injectable drugs deliver swift therapeutic action for critical care, infection control, anesthesia, pain management, hormone therapy, emergency medicine, and chronic disease management.
Purpose
- Immediate Bioavailability: Bypasses the digestive tract for fast absorption and predictable blood levels, crucial in emergent or non-oral situations.
- Dose Precision & Control: Delivers exact quantities of medication or nutrients for tailored patient care in acute or complex cases.
- Versatile Clinical Use: Supports a wide range of therapies, from antibiotics, insulin, biologics, and pain medications to chemotherapy, vaccines, and vitamin injections.
Uses
- Infection Treatment: IV/IM antibiotics (ceftriaxone, vancomycin, piperacillin-tazobactam, meropenem) for sepsis, pneumonia, UTI, and hospital-acquired infections
- Oncology & Chemotherapy: Injectable anticancer agents (paclitaxel, doxorubicin, pemetrexed, pembrolizumab)
- Critical/Emergency Care: Epinephrine, atropine, naloxone, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate for resuscitation and life-threatening emergencies
- Anesthesia & Analgesia: Propofol, fentanyl, ketamine, morphine, dexmedetomidine for surgical, procedural, and ICU sedation/pain relief
- Chronic Disease Management: Insulin for diabetes, adalimumab & etanercept for autoimmune diseases, hormone injections (testosterone, estradiol, progesterone)
- Vitamins & Nutrition: Injectable B12, iron, magnesium, folic acid, total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Vaccines & Immunization: Influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis, tetanus, pneumococcal, rabies post-exposure
- Specialty Biologics: Monoclonal antibodies, growth factors, erythropoietin, biosimilars
Types of Injectable Medications
- Intravenous (IV): Direct infusion into bloodstream for rapid onset (e.g., antibiotics, chemotherapy, anesthesia)
- Intramuscular (IM): Delivery into muscle for steady absorption (e.g., vaccines, depot antipsychotics)
- Subcutaneous (SubQ): Slow-release into fat layer (e.g., insulin, GLP-1 agonists, heparin, biologics)
- IV Push/Bolus vs. Continuous Infusion
- Prefilled Syringes & Auto-Injectors: For emergency (epinephrine, glucagon) or chronic care (adalimumab, teriparatide)
- Single-Dose and Multi-Dose Vials
- Reconstituted Medications: Lyophilized powder requiring sterile water/bacteriostatic water
Popular Brands
- Pfizer (Hospira), Fresenius Kabi, Baxter, Sandoz, Teva, Amphastar, Hikma, Mylan/Viatris, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Roche/Genentech, B. Braun, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi Pasteur.
Active Ingredients (Examples)
- Antibiotics: Ceftriaxone, piperacillin-tazobactam, meropenem, gentamicin, vancomycin
- Pain/Anesthesia: Morphine, fentanyl, ketorolac, propofol, lidocaine, bupivacaine
- Anticoagulants: Heparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux
- Insulin: Regular, NPH, glargine, lispro (various brands)
- Hormones: Estradiol, testosterone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), insulin, growth hormone
- Biologics: Rituximab, adalimumab, trastuzumab, infliximab
- Emergency drugs: Epinephrine, naloxone, atropine, calcium gluconate
- IV vitamins/nutrients: B12, folic acid, magnesium sulfate, vitamin K, iron sucrose
- Vaccines: Influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis, meningococcal
Precautions
- Administer by Professionals: Injectable meds require skilled, sterile technique by healthcare providers—never self-administer without professional training.
- Check Packaging & Expiry: Never use solutions that appear cloudy, discolored, precipitated, or out of date.
- Single-Use Only (unless labeled Multi-Dose): Prevent infection by using each vial/syringe for only one patient, unless specifically approved for multi-use.
- Monitor for Allergic Reactions & Side Effects: Be alert for pain, redness, swelling, severe rash, or anaphylaxis—seek medical attention for severe reactions.
- Storage: Follow manufacturer and pharmacy guidelines for refrigeration, temperature, and light sensitivity.
- Patient-Specific Dosing: Always follow precise dosing for age, weight, organ function (renal/hepatic) and indication.
- Dispose Safely: Use approved sharps containers for all used syringes and vials to avoid accidental needlesticks or misuse.
Choose the best Injectable Medications for safe, rapid, and effective treatment—FDA-approved and trusted by hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies for all critical therapies and patient needs. Discover top brands, a full range of IV/IM/SubQ types, and comprehensive supply for every specialty—from infection control to pain relief, hormone therapy, oncology, and beyond. Order now or connect with our expert pharmacy team for all your injectable medication solutions!