Injection Techniqes, Part 1 INJECTING STEROIDS There is much debate surrounding the question of whether injectable steroids are more or less effective and safe than oral steroids. It is suggested that the oral steroids, which have a special "17-? alkylated" chemical structure making them active orally and more difficult for the liver to break down, may be more toxic to the liver. In addition, these oral steroids are subject to "first pass metabolism' meaning the liver …
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…or Hep C and B will not be transmitted. The proper cleaning of the injection site and the rubber stopper on vials with a clean alcohol swab or if unavailable, with clean soapy water followed by a water rinse using clean cotton wool, will reduce the chances of you getting an abscess or other types of infection. Using new equipment also reduces scarring and the development of tissue damage such as abscesses, cellulitis or endocarditis.