Does This Effect The Half Life Of The Medication I Accidentally Injected Test C Into A Vein ?

Posted on Mon, 15 Mar 2021

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Question : I accidentally injected test C into a vein during an im injection. Does this effect the half life of the medication?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seek medical care

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but please seek medical care if possible or at least stay in company and under supervision of a family member as injection intravenously can cause respiratory distress.. I hope you find this helpful

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (18 hours later)

I did have respiratory distress but have been examined. My question is about the half life of the medication. Will it be absorbed faster in the blood stream than IM? I normally take a shot 1 time every 2 weeks and need to know if i should take another dose sooner so my test levels don't get low.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It’s possible

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. unfortunately IV injection might increase the clearance of the medication as it enters the blood stream as one bolus.. I would recommend that you get a blood test to measure its level after one week from injection and based on the results you might need to take the next shot earlier than usual. I hope you find this helpful

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad