Open AccessNEEDLE FREE INJECTION TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW
Author(s) -
Geetha Pushpanjali S,
Leela Praveena,
P. V. Swamy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-4343
pISSN - 2229-3566
DOI - 10.7897/2277-4343.1105170
Subject(s) - hypodermic needle , medicine , monoclonal antibody , process (computing) , manufacturing process , computer science , biomedical engineering , antibody , syringe , materials science , immunology , composite material , psychiatry , operating system
Needleless injection systems are novel ways to introduce various medicines into patients without piercing a conventional needle. Needleless injection technology was developed to reduce the number of needle-stick accidents and associated problems; easy to use, disposable and their use is expected to increase considerably. Self-administration is feasible with these devices. This technology is used to deliver not only drugs but also proteins, peptides, monoclonal antibodies, small molecules and vaccines. This review describes pre-requisites, comparison between hypodermic and needle free injections, manufacturing process, components, types and marketed products.