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I received a large, oily depot injection in my deltoid (left upper shoulder) area, which I believe was not done properly as it immediately swelled up and was very painful for days afterwards. The injection was supposed to dissipate within 6 weeks, but now, 6 months later, the medicine is still active (antabuse/disulfiram). And recently, the swelling is worse, and still painful, 6 months later! I aspirated 2 oily droplets about 1cm big with ultrasound guidance a couple of days ago, but the swelling is still there, and so is the effects of this medicine. What can I do to get this terrible medicine out of my arm? thank you for the help!
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Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxenayrs exp
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Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. The best way around I think is to actually get mri of the affected region, if it shows some kind of collection or nodule or something like that, then we can take a decision to take it out surgically. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.
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It is highly not possible to take the injected medicine to out of body, but counter drug can be given to nullify the effects of the same, and to suppress its reaction if it still really continuing do consult good internal medicine specialist asap
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