US Medical Term · medications
Injectable
Inyectable
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Injectable |
| Spanish (Español) | Inyectable |
| Chinese (中文) | 注射劑 |
| Korean (한국어) | 주사제 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thuốc tiêm |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Iniksyon |
| Portuguese (Português) | Injetável |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ยาฉีด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 注射剤 |
What it means
An injectable medication is a drug administered by injection into a vein, muscle, or the fatty tissue under the skin. Injectables are used when a drug cannot be taken by mouth, needs to work very quickly, or must bypass the digestive system to remain effective. Some injectables are given in a clinical setting by a provider, while others, such as insulin, certain weight-loss drugs, and biologic treatments, are designed for self-administration at home using a prefilled syringe or auto-injector pen. Proper injection technique, needle safety, and site rotation are important to prevent bruising, infection, or lumps. Your pharmacist or nurse can train you on safe self-injection.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor prescribed an injectable medication that I will give myself at home. Can you show me how?
Mi médico recetó un medicamento inyectable que me aplicaré en casa. ¿Puede mostrarme cómo?
Does this injectable medication need to be kept in the refrigerator?
¿Este medicamento inyectable necesita guardarse en el refrigerador?
I rotate my injection sites to avoid developing lumps under the skin.
Roto mis sitios de inyección para evitar que se formen bultos debajo de la piel.
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Last reviewed: September 2026