Cosentyx (secukinumab) comes as a subcutaneous injection under the skin or an intravenous (IV) infusion into a vein. Doctors may prescribe it to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other ...

Skyrizi is used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and plaque psoriasis. It is administered via intravenous injection by a healthcare professional or subcutaneous ...

This newer mode of administration for immunotherapy comes with benefits and risks. It is important for a person to work with a doctor when making treatment decisions for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...

The subcutaneous route allows drugs such as insulin and heparin to be absorbed slowly over a period of time. Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk ...

The subcutaneous formulation of Opdivo Qvantig reduces administration time to three to five minutes, compared to 30 minutes for the IV version. This formulation offers increased convenience, ...

MIT researchers have developed a simple, low-cost technology to administer powerful drug formulations that are too viscous to be injected using conventional medical syringes. The technology, which is ...

Some experts believe offering a subcutaneous version of nivolumab could make PD-1 inhibitors available to new groups of patients who currently lack access, such as those in rural areas. This article ...