Published: 2026-01-27 Updated: 2026-01-27
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Correctly identifying common injection types and application sites can help increase bioavailability by ensuring the drug reaches the target tissue in accordance with its pharmacokinetic properties and minimize the risk of tissue damage caused by improper application."
Common Types of Injections and Their Application Areas

Common Types of Injections and Their Application Areas

Injection TypeApplication AreaExample Usage
Intramuscular (IM)Injection into the musclePainkillers, vaccines
Subcutaneous (SC)Injection under the skinInsulin, heparin
Intravenous (IV)Injection into the veinSerum, emergency drugs
Intradermal (ID)Injection into the dermisAllergy tests, PPD

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal