Use Strategies to Ensure Safety With IM Meds

March 2021

We're getting questions about how to prevent mishaps when meds typically given IV are ordered to be given intramuscularly (IM).

IV meds may be injected into a muscle when patients don't have IV access.

But not all meds can be given IM. For example, vancomycin can irritate tissue...and should NOT be administered as an IM injection.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Prevent Pitfalls With Vaccines and Treatments for COVID-19
Communication Don't Shy Away From Communicating Concerns to Colleagues
COVID-19 Be Familiar With the New Viral Vector Vaccine for COVID-19
Injectables Use Strategies to Ensure Safety With IM Meds
COVID-19 Don't Be Surprised to See Additional Meds Used for COVID-19
Pediatrics Avoid Mishaps When Dispensing Meds for "NOWS"
HIV & AIDS Watch for Cabenuva, a New Monthly Injectable for HIV
Immunizations Reduce the Risk of Pain or Injury From IM Vaccinations
Overactive Bladder Think of Gemtesa as Similar to Myrbetriq for Overactive Bladder