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YOUR GUIDE HOW TO INJECT MEDICATIONS

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contentsHow to inject intramuscular medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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Preparing the injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Sites for routine intramuscular injections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Administering intramuscular injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to inject subcutaneous medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Preparing the injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sites for routine subcutaneous injections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Administering subcutaneous injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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How to inject intramuscular medicationsCongratulations! You are ready to officially begin your path to feeling better. The hard part is over—you agonized over your symptoms,

wondered if anything could be done, had your blood drawn, met with a physician, and now it’s time to begin your treatment plan. Many

treatment plans that include hormone replacement or nutraceutical therapy require at-home injections, but don’t worry—it’s simple to learn

how to inject medications. And this step-by-step guide will make it even easier.

toolsYour biostation™ team member will show you how to

inject medications subcutaneously and give you all the

tools you need to successfully administer your injections:

• Sterile wipes

• Vials of your medication

• Syringe and needle

preparing the injection1 Check the prescription label to be sure of the amount of medication

to be administered at each dose.

2 Remove the protective tip from a clean syringe.

3 Using a sterile alcohol wipe, wipe the rubber stopper of the vial.

4 Push air into the prescribed dosage with the syringe. For example,

if the dose is 1cc, you will need to push 1cc of air into the vial before

drawing out the medication. This will create the appropriate amount

of pressure in the vial for extracting the correct dose.

5 After pushing the air into the vial, ensure that the needle tip is in the

medication, and turn the vial upside down. Draw back on the

plunger and the medication will fill the barrel, and stop at, or very

near, the appropriate dosage.

6 Put the protective cover back over the needle.

how to inject medications Hormone replacement or nutraceutical therapy is often administered via

an intramuscular injection (IM), which is administered directly into the

muscle. Intramuscular injections are used to administer a number of

medications, such as testosterone, amino acid therapies, and fat-burning

accelerators.

recapping the needle1 Place the cap on a flat, hard surface. Remove your

hand from the cap.

2 Insert the needle tip of the syringe deep into the

protective cap on the flat surface.

3 Once the needle is completely covered by the cap,

use your other hand to secure the cap, handling

the cap near the bottom of the hub. Or, press the

end of the cap against an inanimate object to

secure it in place.

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Sites for routine intramuscular injectionsYou should rotate injection sites to prevent scarring and skin changes.

Be certain to keep a log of injection sites, including the date and time.

Keep injection sites an inch apart. Injection sites are:

• The deltoid muscle of the arm

• The vastus lateralis (quadriceps

or thigh) muscle of the leg

• The ventrogluteal and dorsogluteal

muscles of the buttocks

administering the injection1 Wipe the injection site with a fresh, sterile alcohol wipe.

2 Hold the skin of the injection site taut (except when injecting

into the thigh, which requires lifting the muscle).

3 Injection should be administered at a 90-degree angle.

4 Inject the needle into the skin.

5 Pull back the plunger very slightly. If blood appears,

remove and dispense of the needle. Prepare a new injection.

6 If no blood is present, continue to inject the

medication slowly.

The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Please contact the biostation™ team, your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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how to inject subcutaneous medicationsCongratulations! You are ready to officially begin your path to feeling better. You no longer have to agonize over your symptoms—your

physician has designed an effective treatment plan that begins now. Since your plan includes testosterone therapy, you need to know a few

details about how to inject medications. Many treatment plans that include testosterone therapy come with at-home injections. Don’t worry—

it’s simple—and this step-by-step guide will make administering your medication easy.

toolsYour biostation™ team member will show you how to

inject medications subcutaneously and give you all the

tools you need to successfully administer your injections:

• Sterile wipes

• Vials of your medication

• Syringe and needle

preparing the injection1 Check the prescription label to be sure of the amount of medication

to be administered at each dose.

2 Remove the protective tip from a clean syringe.

3 Using a sterile alcohol wipe, wipe the rubber stopper of the vial.

4 Push air into the prescribed dosage with the syringe. For example,

if the dose is 1cc, you will need to push 1cc of air into the vial before

drawing out the medication. This will create the appropriate amount

of pressure in the vial for extracting the correct dose.

5 After pushing the air into the vial, ensure that the needle tip is in the

medication, and turn the vial upside down. Draw back on the

plunger and the medication will fill the barrel, and stop at, or very

near, the appropriate dosage.

6 Put the protective cover back over the needle.

how to inject medications Hormone replacement and nutraceutical therapy is often administered

via a subcutaneous injection (subQ injections), an injection that is

administered directly into the fatty tissue directly below the dermal

and epidermal layers of the skin. SubQ injections are used to administer

a number of medications, such as testosterone, insulin, and human

growth hormones.

recapping the needle1 Place the cap on a flat, hard surface. Remove your

hand from the cap.

2 Insert the needle tip of the syringe deep into the

protective cap on the flat surface.

3 Once the needle is completely covered by the cap,

use your other hand to secure the cap, handling

the cap near the bottom of the hub. Or, press the

end of the cap against an inanimate object to

secure it in place.

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Sites for routine subcutaneous injectionsYou should rotate injection sites to prevent scarring and skin changes.

Be certain to keep a log of injection sites, including the date and time.

Completely uncover the area prior to administering an injection. Keep

injection sites an inch apart. Injection sites are:

• Abdomen Either just below the waist to just above the hipbone

or from the side to about 2 inches from the belly button.

• Thigh Gently grasp the area halfway between the hip and the

knee, slightly to the side and pinch 1 to 2 inches of skin.

• Lower Back Draw an imaginary line that runs horizontally

along the back just above the crack between the buttocks.

Administer the injection halfway between the spine and

the side.

• Upper Arm Injection recipient should stand with their hand on

their hip. Administrator of the injection should stand next to or

a little behind the injection recipient and find the area between

the elbow and the shoulder. Grasp 1 to 2 inches of skin on the

back of the arm between thumb and first two fingers.

administering the injection1 Wipe the injection site with a fresh, sterile alcohol wipe.

2 Pinch 1 to 2 inches of skin at the injection site until taut.

3 Injection should be administered at a 90-degree angle if grasping

2 inches of skin and 45-degree angle if only able to grasp 1 inch of skin.

4 Inject the needle into the skin.

The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Please contact the biostation™ team, your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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