Intravenous Delivery
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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