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Weight Benefits-How to Inject GLP-1/GIP Medication
WEIGHT BENEFITS GLP-1 Injection Tutorial
How To Administer a Subcutaneous Injection:
To ensure a safe and effective injection of Compounded Semaglutide+ Cyanocobalamin (B12) or Tirzepatide+ Cyanocobalamin (B12), follow these steps: Clean the injection site using an alcohol pad. Allow the alcohol to dry for a few seconds to avoid any stinging sensation during injection. Inject the medicine under the skin in the abdomen, upper arm or thigh. Pinch the skin and quickly insert the needle at a 90-degree angle (45-degree angle if there is not much fatty tissue). Once the needle is fully inserted, slowly press down on the plunger or injection button to inject all the medicine. Withdraw the needle by pulling it straight out. Immediately dispose of used needles and syringes in a sharp's container. Dispose of all used materials responsibly.
Where can the injection be given?
The abdomen within 3 inches of the belly button is the 1st site of choice followed by the back of the arm. If you have nausea the thigh can be used. All potential sites are noted in blue in the image below shown from best absorption to acceptable site.
What does it mean if I develop a red area around the injection site?
All injections, including Semaglutide+ Cyanocobalamin (B12) or Tirzepatide+ Cyanocobalamin (B12) can cause injection site reactions. This usually appears as redness, pain or swelling, where you inject the medication, and can be anywhere from a half to three inches in size in the area. This is considered to be a minor local reaction. They typically resolve on their own within a few days. You can use over-the counter topical Benadryl or Hydrocortisone cream at the site and oral Benadryl at night to assist with itching. It is important to remember to rotate your inject site. Additionally, you can split the medication between two sites and decrease the reaction. Very rarely people have experienced allergic reactions where the rash extends well past the injection site. If this occurs, please contact Weight Benefits for guidance.
What does it mean if I have a bruise or bleeding at the injection site?
This means you hit a small capillary which is unavoidable and will not hurt you. The bruise will resolve just as any bruise does.
Why does my injection look like a different amount depending on the syringe?
Even though your dose (the medication amount) stays the same, the syringe size changes how that dose looks visually. The medication may look different because of the syringe’s circumference (width), Narrow syringe → medication looks like a taller, fuller column Wider syringe → medication looks shorter, even though it’s the same volume
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