Why do hospitals prefer injecting medications than offering pills?

Question

Some background : I was in the hospital recently for a couple of days and was able to talk and walk.. however, the doctors prescribed injections and IV canulisation over asking me to pop antibiotics and anti gastric medication. Is there a specific reason for hospitals to prefer it or is it just a matter of convenience?

In: 0

Answer 1

Iv meds are absorbed faster and more efficiently, and if you say you have GI issues, if you get IV medication, that means your stomach doesn’t have to kill all its bacteria for you. It lets your GI tract rest.