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Intramuscular (IM)
Relating to the area within a muscle. Intramuscular also refers to an
injection made directly into a muscle.

Intrapartum
The time period spanning labor and delivery.

Intravaginal
Within the vagina.

Intravenous (IV)
Inside a vein. Intravenous also refers to an injection made directly
into a vein. I

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
A solution of antibodies taken from healthy donors and injected
into the veins of people with low or abnormal antibody production
to help protect them from infections.
See Also: Antibody

In Utero
The time period when an unborn baby is in its mother’s uterus.

Investigational Drug
Also known as experimental drug. A drug that has not been
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat
a particular disease or condition. The safety and effectiveness
of an investigational drug must be tested in clinical trials before
the manufacturer can request FDA approval for a specific use
of the drug.
See Also: Clinical Trial
Investigational New Drug (IND) Application

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