What is the most appropriate injection site for oil-based antipsychotic medication: ventrogluteal or dorsogluteal site?
Abstract
The ventrogluteal site is generally preferred for oil-based antipsychotic injections owing to lower pain and complication rates compared to the dorsogluteal site, yet practical barriers exist regarding its widespread use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intramuscular injections and effects
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN