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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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Original price $ 85.95Current price $ 69.95Ropivacaine HCL for Injection 0.2% 2mg/mL Single-Dose Vial 100 mL (Rx)
Eugia USNo reviewsEugia Ropivacaine HCL for Injection is a medication used as a local anesthetic to numb a specific area of the body for procedures or surgeries. It ...
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Original price $ 13,500.00Current price $ 9,999.95TNKASE Tenecteplase Kit 50 mg **Refrigeration Required**
GenentechNo reviewsTNKASE Tenecteplase Kit 50 mg is a medication used for the treatment of heart attacks. It contains the active ingredient tenecteplase, which helps ...
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Original price $ 325.00Current price $ 289.95Deferoxamine Mesylate Injection 2 gram Vials, 4/Box by Pfizer Injectables (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsDeferoxamine Mesylate Injection is a medication used to treat iron overload in the body, a condition where there is an excessive amount of iron sto...
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Original price $ 3,100.00Current price $ 2,700.00Fomepizole injection 1.5gm/1.5mL Single-Dose Vials 1 gram Vial (RX)
Zydus pharmaceuticalsNo reviewsFomepizole injection is a medication used to treat certain types of poisoning, specifically poisoning from ethylene glycol (found in antifreeze) or...
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Original price $ 2,595.00Current price $ 2,175.00Fomepizole injection 1.5gm/1.5mL Single-Dose Vials 1 gram Vial by Zydus (RX)
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Original price $ 2,300.00Current price $ 1,995.00Vitamin K1 Phytonadione Injectable 1 mL Ampules 10 mg/ mL by Dr Reddys 25/Pack
Dr Reddys LaboratoriesNo reviewsPhytonadione injectable 1 mL emulsion 10 mg/mL ampules is a medication manufactured by Dr Reddy's Laboratories. It contains the active ingredient p...
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Original price $ 2,750.00Current price $ 2,200.00Vitamin K1 Injection (Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion) 10 mg/ mL by Pfizer 25/Pack
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsPfizer Vitamin K1 Injection (Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion) 1 mg/0.5 mL Neonatal is a prescription medication used to prevent and treat vitamin ...
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Original price $ 349.95Current price $ 299.00Caverject Impulse Alprostadil Kit 20 Microgram, 2 Count
Pfizer USPGNo reviewsCaverject Impulse Alprostadil Kit 20 Microgram is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It contains the active ingredient alprost...
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Original price $ 349.95Current price $ 245.00Caverject Impulse Alprostadil Kit 10 Microgram, 2 Count
Pfizer USPGNo reviewsCaverject Impulse Alprostadil Kit 10 Microgram is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It contains the active ingredient alprost...
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Original price $ 399.95Current price $ 345.00Acetylcysteine for Injection 6 g/30 mL Single-Dose Vial 30 mL x 4/Pack by Almaject (RX)
AlmajectNo reviewsAlmaject Acetylcysteine for Injection is a medication used to treat acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose and other conditions that involve excess level...
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Original price $ 595.00Current price $ 469.00Amphotericin B Liposome 50 mg Per Vial SIngle-Dose Vial 50 mg by Eugia (RX)
Eugia USNo reviewsEugis Amphotericin B Liposome is an antifungal medication used for the treatment of serious fungal infections. It is a single-dose vial containing ...
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Original price $ 595.00Current price $ 429.00Amphotericin B Liposome 50 mg Per Vial SIngle-Dose Vial 50 mg by Sun Pharmaceutical (RX)
Sun PharmaceuticalNo reviewsAmphotericin B is an antifungal used to treat fungal infections in neutropenic patients, cryptococcal meningitis in HIV infection, fungal infection...
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Original price $ 325.00Current price $ 245.00Healon Pro 0.85 mL Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Device Prefilled Syringe 10 mg/mL by Amo Sales **Refrigerated (RX)
Amo SalesNo reviewsPremium Ophthalmic Surgery Support | Sterile, Single-Use Prefilled Syringe Healon Pro is the gold-standard ophthalmic viscoelastic device (OVD) for...
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Original price $ 225.00Current price $ 189.00Healon Pro 0.55 mL Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Device Prefilled Syringe **Refrigerated** (RX)
Amo SalesNo reviewsHealon Pro 0.55 mL Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Device Prefilled Syringe is a sterile, single-use device that is used during ophthalmic surgery to prote...
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Original price $ 165.00Current price $ 129.00Chlorothiazide Sodium injection 500 mg Powder Vial (RX)
Sagent PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsChlorothiazide Sodium for injection USP 500 mg Powder Vial is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema) caused by ...
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Original price $ 399.95Current price $ 349.00Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP 60 mg Per 3 mL Single Dose Vials x 5/Box (RX)
Armas PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsCaffeine Citrate Oral Solution USP 60 mg Per 3 mL is a medication used to treat apnea in premature infants. It contains caffeine citrate, a stimula...
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Original price $ 38.95Current price $ 21.00Caffeine Citrate for Injection 60 mg/ 3mL Single-Dose Vial 3 mL Armas (RX)
Armas PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsArmas Pharmaceuticals Caffeine Citrate for Injection is a medication used to treat apnea of prematurity in newborns. It contains caffeine citrate, ...
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Original price $ 250.00Current price $ 195.00Cafcit Caffeine Citrate for Injection 60 mg/ 3mL (20 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vial 3 mL x 10/Box (RX)
Hikma InjectablesNo reviewsCafcit Caffeine Citrate for Injection 60 mg/3mL (20 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vial is a prescription medication used to treat apnea of prematurity in infa...
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Original price $ 375.00Current price $ 295.00Amikacin Sulfate Injection 250 mg/mL Single Dose Vials 4 mL x 10/Box Hikma Injectables (RX)
Hikma InjectablesNo reviewsAmikacin Sulfate Injection 250 mg/mL Single Dose Vials 4 mL are an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of various bacterial infections. It...
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Original price $ 189.95Current price $ 125.00Amikacin Sulfate injection 250 mg/mL Single Dose Vials 2 mL x 10/Box Sagent (RX)
Sagent PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsSagent Amikacin Sulfate Injection 250 mg/mL Single Dose Vials 2 mL is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections caused by suscep...
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Original price $ 335.00Current price $ 225.00Amikacin Sulfate Injection 250 mg/mL Single Dose Vials 4 mL x 10/Box (RX)
Avet PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsAmikacin Sulfate Injection is an antibiotic medication used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. It is typically used to treat and preve...
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Original price $ 2,999.95Current price $ 2,275.00Naltrexone Extended-Release injectable Suspension 380 mg Vivitrol (RX)
AlkermesNo reviewsVivitrol Naltrexone Extended-Release Injectable Suspension 380mg is a medication used to help prevent relapse in those who have recently stopped us...
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Original price $ 65.00Current price $ 45.00Sterile Diluent for Treprostinil Injection 50 mL Vial by Dr Reddy
Dr Reddys LaboratoriesNo reviewsSterile Diluent for Treprostinil Injection 50 mL Vial is a sterile solution used as a diluent for Treprostinil Injection, which is a medication use...
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Original price $ 7,500.00Current price $ 6,200.00Treprostinil Injection 2.5mg/mL Multiple-Dose Vial 20 mL
Teva PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsTreprostinil is a medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition that causes high blood pressure in the arteries of th...
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Original price $ 2,999.95Current price $ 2,350.00Treprostinil Injection 1mg/mL Multiple-Dose Vial 20 mL
Teva PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsTreprostinil is a medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition that causes high blood pressure in the arteries of th...
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Original price $ 3,785.00Current price $ 3,195.00Fetroja Antibiotic injection Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate 1 gram x 10 Vials
Shionogi PharmaceuticalNo reviewsCombat serious bacterial infections with Fetroja Injection (Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate) 1 gram, offering advanced antibiotic therapy for optimal ...
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Original price $ 1,595.00Current price $ 1,295.00Tetracaine HCL 1% Injection 10 mg for Prolonged Spinal Anesthesia, Single-dose 2 mL x 10/Box (Rx) * Refrigerated*
BPI LabsNo reviewsUltimate Local Anesthetic Solution for Advanced Pain Management and Spinal Anesthesia Experience reliable, long-lasting anesthesia with Tetracaine ...
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Original price $ 399.95Current price $ 345.00Meropenem Injection Powder Vial 2 gram x 6/Box (RX)
WGCC Critical CareNo reviewsMeropenem injection powder vial 2 gram is a sterile powder form of meropenem, an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections. It is a broa...
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Original price $ 1,295.95Current price $ 1,200.00RIMSO-50 Injection Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) 50% Vial 50 mL (Rx)
Mylan InstitutionalNo reviewsRIMSO-50 Injection is a widely used treatment for bladder inflammation, also known as interstitial cystitis. It contains Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO),...
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Original price $ 459.95Current price $ 399.99Cryoserv Injection (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) 50 mL (RX)
Mylan InstitutionalNo reviewsExperience effective symptom management for interstitial cystitis with Cryoserv Injection (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) 50 mL, enhancing bladder health and ...
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Original price $ 599.95Current price $ 499.00Acyclovir Sodium Injection 50 mg/mL Vials 20 mL x 10/Box (Rx)
Fresenius KabiNo reviewsAcyclovir Sodium Injection has been hailed as a highly effective medication in the treatment of viral infections, particularly those caused by the ...
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Original price $ 109.95Current price $ 87.00Esomeprazole Sodium for Injection 40 mg Per Vial (Rx)
Slate Run PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsEsomeprazole Sodium for Injection is primarily used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to manage conditions involving ...
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Original price $ 48.95Current price $ 34.95Eptifibatide Injection 2 mg/mL Single-Dose Vial 10 mL
Slate Run PharmaceuticalsNo reviewsEptifibatide injection is a medicine used to prevent blood clots in people who have certain heart conditions. It is a type of antiplatelet medicati...
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Original price $ 169.95Current price $ 119.95Polymyxin B Sulfate for injection 500,000 Units Per Vial - Eugia
Eugia USNo reviewsPolymyxin B Sulfate for injection is an antibiotic medication used to treat serious bacterial infections caused by certain bacteria, including Pseu...
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Original price $ 129.95Current price $ 99.00Polymyxin B Sulfate for injection 500,000 Units Per Vial
Fosun Pharma USANo reviewsPolymyxin B Sulfate for injection is used for the treatment of infections of the urinary tract, meninges, and bloodstream caused by susceptible str...
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Original price $ 5,600.95Current price $ 4,900.00Synagis palivizumab 100mg/1 mL Single-Dose Vial
SobiNo reviewsSynagis is the only FDA-approved monoclonal antibody to help protect high-risk infants against RSV. Synagis palivizumab 100mg/1 mL Single-Dose Vial...
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Original price $ 2,999.95Current price $ 2,495.00Synagis palivizumab 50mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Vial
SobiNo reviewsSynagis palivizumab 50mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Vial is a highly effective medication used for the prevention of serious respiratory tract infections c...
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Original price $ 139.95Current price $ 96.00Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in 8.25% Dextrose Injection 0.75% (15mg/2mL) 10/Box (Rx)
Brookfield PharmaNo reviewsBupivacaine Hydrochloride in 8.25% Dextrose Injection, Spinal 0.75% is a highly effective medication used for spinal anesthesia. It contains the lo...
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Original price $ 69.95Current price $ 47.00Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection 10 gram Pharmacy Bulk Vial by Pfizer (Rx)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsPfizer Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection 10 gram Powder Vial (Rocephin) is a highly effective antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of bacterial inf...
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Original price $ 39.95Current price $ 28.50Vincristine Sulfate Injection 1 mg Single-dose Vial 2 mL by Pfizer (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsVincristine Sulfate Injection is a chemotherapeutic medication used primarily to treat various types of cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, and c...
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Original price $ 59.95Current price $ 37.75Vincristine Sulfate Injection 1 mg Single-dose Vial 1 mL - Pfizer
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsVincristine Sulfate Injection 1 mg Single-dose Vial is a powerful medication that is primarily used for the treatment of various types of cancer. I...
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Original price $ 85.00Current price $ 59.00Cytarabine Injection 1000 mg per 50 mL Multi-dose Vial 50 mL by Pfizer Injectables (RX)
Pfizer Injectables1 reviewHigh-Potency Chemotherapy for Leukemia and Lymphoma | Hospital-Grade Multi-Dose Vial Cytarabine Injection 1000 mg per 50 mL by Pfizer Injectables ...
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Original price $ 4,695.95Current price $ 3,950.00Arexvy RSV Vaccine RSVPreF3 Antigen-AS01E (PF) Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine 10 Doses ** Refrigerated Item
GSK VaccinesNo reviewsThe RSV Vaccine RSVPreF3 Antigen-AS01E (PF) Respiratory Synctial Virus Vaccine is used to prevent or reduce the severity of respiratory syncytial v...
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Original price $ 789.95Current price $ 599.00Premarin Intravenous Injection 25 mg Vial ** Refrigerated Product
Pfizer USPGNo reviewsPremarin Intravenous Injection is used primarily to manage acute bleeding related to abnormal uterine bleeding in patients who cannot take oral est...
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Original price $ 295.95Current price $ 225.00Cefazolin Sodium Injection 10 gram Pharmacy Bulk Package by Hikma 25/Pack (RX)
Hikma InjectablesNo reviewsHikma Injectables Cefazolin Sodium for Injection 10 gram Pharmacy Bulk Package is an antibiotic used for the treatment of severe bacterial infectio...
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Original price $ 99.95Current price $ 69.95Cefazolin Sodium for Injection 1 gram Powder Vials by Hikma 25/Pack (RX)
Hikma InjectablesNo reviewsCefazolin Sodium for Injection by Hikma is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic designed for the effective treatment of numerous bacterial i...
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Original price $ 179.95Current price $ 135.00Cefazolin Sodium for Injection 1 gram Add-Vantage Delivery Vials 25/Pack (RX)
Pfizer InjectablesNo reviewsCefazolin Sodium for Injection is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating and preventing bacterial infections. It is effectiv...
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Original price $ 2,495.95Current price $ 1,675.00Kinevac Sincalide for Injection 5 mcg Per Vial by Bracco (RX)
Bracco DiagnosticsNo reviewsKinevac Sincalide for Injection 5 mcg is an injectable short-acting synthetic hormone agent that works by temporally stimulating the secretion of c...
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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!