Why must intramuscular immunoglobulin (IGIM) NOT be injected intravenously?
A) Because of increased potential for drug interactions
B) Because of risk of asplenia
C) Because of the risk of infection
D) Because it can cause serious anaphylactic reactions
D) Because it can cause serious anaphylactic reactions
D) Intramuscular immunoglobulin (IGIM) must not be injected intravenously because it can cause serious anaphylactic reactions. Otherwise, there are few adverse reactions except for local pain and tenderness at the injection site.
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