Zepbound is a prescription injectable medication that’s used for weight loss. You or a caregiver can administer it as a subcutaneous injection into your stomach or thigh. A caregiver can also ...

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 article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist … ...

Weight loss injections are medications that help the user lose weight. These drugs have been increasing in popularity over the last few years, thanks to a combination of their effectiveness and ...

Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is prescribed to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s available as a single-dose prefilled pen. You will administer your Mounjaro injections into your ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

With training and planning, self-injecting your rheumatoid arthritis medication may be easier than you think.

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. The thought of injecting a needle into your privates might be enough to make you squirm. But ED injections can be an effective and safe way to treat ...