If you take Zepbound, a doctor or another healthcare professional will likely give you the first dose in their office. Then, they’ll show you or someone else how to inject Zepbound at home. Here’s how ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 taken as a once-weekly ...

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

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

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 ...

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 ...