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Should I Take Intravenous Or Intramuscular Injection For Hep C?

Hello Sir,

I belong to Pakistan. I want to ask u that my brother is suffering from Hep. C. He get checked and obtained injections. In our village, a homepethick doctor asked him that how he should inject him those injections intra venous or in muscle and If muscles then upper or lower layer?

Thanking in anticipation
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
I suppose you are talking about Interferon injections.
They are given subcutaneously usually.
But you should get him injections only under experts guidance as reactions are common with the injections.
Also, blood counts have to be monitored accordingly.
This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Should I Take Intravenous Or Intramuscular Injection For Hep C?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. I suppose you are talking about Interferon injections. They are given subcutaneously usually. But you should get him injections only under experts guidance as reactions are common with the injections. Also, blood counts have to be monitored accordingly. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD