Type of Injection: Subcutaneous
Frequency of Injection: Weekly (or as directed by your provider)
Optimal Storage: Refrigeration
BUD: 3-8 months
Recommended Dosing Schedule for Initiation of Treatment:
0.2mg once weekly for 3 weeks
0.4mg once weekly for 3 weeks (you should remain at this dose longer if you are losing weight consistently)
0.8mg once weekly for 4 weeks
Then 1mg once weekly, may titrate as directed below
Recommended Dosing Titration:
After the initial titration period, you may increase by 0.4mg every 3-4 weeks as needed to a maximum dose of 2.6mg/week. If you have adequate appetite suppression at your current dose, you do not need to continue to increase. If you are sensitive to the medication or are experiencing any side effects, do not increase your dose. If you had sensitivities to the medication during any point of treatment, you can increase by a few units at a time if desired.
Below are the units you should administer based on the dose you are trying to achieve. Please note there are two different concentrations (mg/mL). Always check your vial prior to injecting to ensure you are going by the correct concentration.
0.2mg = 20 units
0.4mg = 40 units
0.8 = 80 units
1mg = 100 units
0.2mg = 4 units
0.4mg = 8 units
0.8 = 16 units
1mg = 20 units
1.4mg = 28 units
1.8mg = 36 units
2.2mg = 44 units
2.6mg = 52 units
TIER 1 | 5mg total | 8-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 0.2-0.8mg/week
TIER 2 | 10mg total | 8-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 1-1.4mg/week
TIER 3 | 25mg total | 9-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 1.8-2.6mg/week and up
EXTENDED TREATMENT PLAN | 37.5mg total
Extended treatment plans are available to established patients only who qualify for extended treatment as determined by their provider. Duration will vary based on your current custom dosing plan.