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Instructions for Injecting Tirzepatide

Dosage Schedule

The standard FDA-approved dosage schedule for Tirzepatide is as follows:

  • First Month: 2.5 mg once a week
  • Second Month: 5 mg once a week
  • Third Month: 7.5 mg once a week
  • Fourth Month: 10 mg once a week
  • Fifth Month: 12.5 mg once a week
  • Sixth Month: 15 mg once a week

Injection Instructions

  • Frequency: Weekly (once every 7 days)
  • Type of Injection: Subcutaneous (under the skin)

Areas for Subcutaneous Injection

You can inject Tirzepatide in the following areas:

  1. Abdomen: Avoid the area within 2 inches of the navel.
  2. Thigh: Front or outer thigh.
  3. Upper Arm: Outer aspect of the upper arm.

Steps for Injection

  1. Wash Your Hands: Use soap and water before handling supplies.
  2. Gather Supplies: You will need the Tirzepatide vial, an insulin syringe, an alcohol swab, and a cotton ball.
  3. Prepare the Injection:
    • Check the expiration date on the vial.
    • Clean the vial’s rubber stopper with an alcohol swab.
    • Draw the prescribed dose into the insulin syringe.
  4. Select Injection Site: Choose one of the areas mentioned above and clean it with an alcohol swab. Allow the area to dry.
  5. Administer the Injection:
    • Pinch the skin gently around the injection site.
    • Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle to the skin.
    • Push the plunger slowly to administer the dose.
    • Hold the needle in place for a few seconds to ensure the full dose is delivered.
  6. Dispose of the Needle: Use a sharps container to safely dispose of the used needle.
  7. Apply Pressure: Use a cotton ball to apply gentle pressure to the injection site if there is any bleeding.

Potential Side Effects

During the Injection:

  • Mild pain or discomfort at the injection site.
  • Burning or stinging sensation.

After the Injection:

  • Redness or swelling at the injection site.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Diarrhea or constipation.
  • Decreased appetite.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients taking other glucose-lowering medications.
  • Injection site reactions.

If you experience severe side effects such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, severe abdominal pain, or signs of pancreatitis, seek medical attention immediately.

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