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  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Pharmacy

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  • Subcutaneous (SC) antibiotic administration offers a viable alternative to traditional intravenous (IV) methods.
  • The SC route presents potential benefits in reducing complications associated with IV access.

Conclusions:

  • SC administration of ceftriaxone, ertapenem, and teicoplanin is well-supported for non-severe infections.
  • Wider adoption of SC antibiotics could decrease catheter-related infections and hospital stays.
  • Further research is required to expand and optimize the clinical use of SC antibiotic administration.