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Rapid and uniform absorption of the drug, especially the aqueous solutions
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Rapid onset of the action compared to that of the oral and the subcutaneous routes
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IM injection bypasses the first-pass
metabolism of the drug
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It also avoids the gastric factors governing drug absorption
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Has efficacy and potency comparable to that of the intravenous drug delivery system
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Highly effective for emergency scenarios such as acute psychosis and status epilepticus
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Depot injections allow slow, sustained, and prolonged drug action
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A large volume of the drug can be administered compared to the subcutaneous route