Subcutaneous administration may be abbreviated as SC, SQ, subcu, sub-Q, SubQ, SUBQ, or subcut. SUBQ is the preferred abbreviation to reduce the risk of misunderstanding and potential errors.
Subcutaneous (SQ or Sub-Q) injection means the injection is given in the fatty tissue, just under the skin. An SQ injection is the best way to give yourself certain medicines, including: The best areas on your body to give yourself a SQ injection are: Upper arms.
For small amounts of delicate drugs, a subcutaneous injection can be a useful, safe, and convenient method of getting a medication into your body. Keep reading to learn more about the types of...