How does the absorption rate of medication differ between intramuscular and other routes of administration, such as intravenous or subcutaneous?
Abstract
The absorption rate of medications varies by administration route: intravenous provides the fastest absorption, intramuscular is intermediate, and subcutaneous is generally slower, although specific differences depend on the drug and patient factors.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intramuscular injections and effects
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 10 January 2026