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 ...

Knowing where and how to inject GLP-1s can help ensure you are safely and effectively using the medication. Common sites ...

This newer mode of administration for immunotherapy comes with benefits and risks. It is important for a person to work with a doctor when making treatment decisions for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with ...

The subcutaneous formulation of Opdivo Qvantig reduces administration time to three to five minutes, compared to 30 minutes for the IV version. This formulation offers increased convenience, ...

Zepbound’s common side effects include digestive issues (such as nausea or vomiting), injection site reactions, and abdominal pain. Serious side effects of Zepbound include severe digestive issues, ...

In early October 2025, Merck announced FDA approval for a subcutaneous version of Keytruda and shared positive Phase 3 trial outcomes for both Keytruda in several cancer types and Winrevair in ...