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Injection therapy involves injecting a substance into the penis to enhance blood flow and cause an erection. The FDA approved a drug called alprostadil (Caverject) for this purpose in 1995. Alprostadil relaxes smooth muscle tissue.
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Injection therapy involves using injections of medication or other substances directly into a specific area of the body to treat a variety of conditions, such as pain, inflammation, or muscle spasm. This type of therapy can provide targeted and fast-acting relief by delivering the medication directly to the affected site. It is commonly used in areas such as sports medicine, pain management, and rheumatology.
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What is Another name for subcutaneous injection is?
A subcutaneous injection is also known as a subQ or SC injection.
What is radiotherapy also called?
Radiotherapy is also commonly referred to as radiation therapy.
Can you list seven components of parenteral nutrition?
Crystalline Amino Acid injection Dextrose Monohydrate injection Sterile Water for injection injectable electrolytes (sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium) multiple vitamin injection multiple trace elements injection Intravenous fat emulsion
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What is the medical term meaning administration of a medication by injection?
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What has the author A St J Dixon written?
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Can I bring my child near someone who has just undergone radiation therapy?
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What is audrogen therapy?
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What was Travell's treatment?
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