Letter I

Intramuscular (IM)

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An intramuscular (IM) medication is given by needle into the muscle.

This is as opposed to a medication that is given by a needle, for example, into the skin (intradermal) or just below the skin (subcutaneous) or into a vein (intravenous)

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