Intravenous Delivery

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Also known as:  IV Delivery

 

Description

Intravenous Delivery involves the direct introduction of substances/drugs etc. into the body via a Vein.

 

Advantages of Intravenous Delivery

 The bioavailability of substances via Intravenous Delivery is 100%.

 

Disadvantages of Intravenous Delivery

 Intravenous Delivery is often painful for the recipient.

 Intravenous Delivery usually requires administration by a suitably qualified health professional (although some patients can be trained to self-administer via the Intravenous Delivery method).

 

These Substances are Suitable for Intravenous Delivery

 It is often impractical to deliver very large, therapeutic doses of Vitamin C via oral methods.  Physicians have administered up to 200 grams of Vitamin C per 24 hours via intravenously.

 

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