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How do I type Semaglutide? What if the large pen doesn't have a small dose scale?

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    Usage

    • Weekly, subcutaneous injections can be given at any time of the day, eliminating the need to administer the drug based on meal times.

    • The injection site can be chosen from the abdomen, thighs, or upper arms.

      • No dosage adjustment is required to change the injection site.

      • It cannot be injected intravenously or intramuscularly.

    Semaglutide Injection Site

    • If necessary, the day of weekly dosing can be changed, as long as the two doses are separated by at least 2 days (>48 hours).

    • After choosing a new dosing schedule, weekly dosing should be continued.

    • Semaglutide is available in two sizes (2mg and 4mg).

    How to Inject Small Doses of Large Format Semaglutide Injection

    Method 1: Counting Scales

    • The large format Semaglutide dose display window has a total of 56 scales, which is 1mg.

      • 0.5mg is 28 scales, with 0.5mg corresponding to a shorter scale than both the front and back scales.

      • 0.25mg is 14 scales.

      • 0.75mg is 42 scales.

    Method 2: Counting Sounds

    • From 0 to 1mg a total of 74 clicks.

      • Counting from 0, the 19th sound for 0.25 mg.

      • Counting from 0, the 37th sound for 0.5 mg.

      • Counting from 0, the 55th sound for 0.75mg.

      • Screwing to the end of a total of 74 sounds, just 1mg.

    Missed Medication

    • If a missed dose occurs, the dose should be given as soon as possible within 5 days of the missed dose.

    • If the missed dose has been administered for more than 5 days, the missed dose should be skipped and the patient should receive the next dose on the regularly scheduled dosing day.

    • In each case, the patient should resume the regular weekly dosing schedule.

    Preservation Methods

    1. Before First Use:

      • Store in the refrigerator (2℃~8℃), fresh layer, must not be frozen, frozen can not be used, valid for 36 months.

    2. After the First Use:

      • Stored in the environment below 30 ℃ (can not be put in the refrigerator yo), or refrigerated in the refrigerator (2 ℃ ~ 8 ℃), up to 6 weeks.

    3. General Precautions:

      • Do not freeze the product and do not use it after freezing.

      • Cover the cap of the pen when not in use to keep it away from light.

      • Remove the needle after each injection and when storing the product to prevent needle obstruction, contamination, infection, solution leakage, and inaccurate administration.


    Information is from the internet and is for reference only.


    Mike-R&D Engineer
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    Mike-R&D Engineer

    Hey, I'm Mike, a R&D engineer at Wanhai Medical, and I work with injection pens every day.

     

    In the past decade, we have provided products and integrated services to over 180 renowned pharmaceutical companies, serving clients across more than 60 countries and territories worldwide.

     

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