OrderlyMeds, a telehealth weight loss program, has released a new guide on how to use GLP-1 injections while on a weight loss program.
-- Patients currently on a compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide weight loss program can follow the instructions in OrderlyMeds’ new guide to ensure they are injecting their medication correctly. Those who have just started with one of OrderlyMeds’ treatments are especially encouraged to follow the guide for proper dosing.
For more information, please visit https://orderlymeds.com/dosage-calculator/
Before the patient begins their weekly GLP-1 injection, OrderlyMeds’ guide says that they should have two alcohol swabs on hand for proper sanitization. Patients are then advised to check the vial label to ensure that they have the correct medication and that it has not expired; they should also make sure that the medicine isn’t frozen or cloudy and that it is relatively colorless without any signs of sedimentation, though a slightly yellow tint is acceptable.
When preparing to fill the syringe, the patient should clean the rubber stopper with one alcohol swab, then use the second swab to disinfect the injection site. Compounded GLP-1 medications are typically injected into the abdomen, thigh, or arm, and the needle should be inserted at a 90-degree angle into a segment of fat. Once the syringe has been emptied, the needle can be removed, but OrderlyMeds’ guide recommends leaving it uncapped, as recapping it can lead to a needle stick injury.
The guide adds that patients should always use a new syringe and needle with every injection, even if they are the sole user of the medication, as doing so will further reduce the risk of infection and blocked needles.
OrderlyMeds’ guide includes an online calculator that can be used to convert weekly GLP-1 doses into syringe units for more accurate dosing. The calculator provides conversions for both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide at varying doses. However, the company notes that patients should not rely on the calculator alone and that they should always follow guidelines recommended by their medical provider.
About OrderlyMeds
OrderlyMeds is a fully online weight loss platform that connects patients to licensed healthcare professionals across all 50 states. The platform specializes in prescription GLP-1 medications but will create individualized, medically appropriate treatment plans based on each patient’s health goals.
Interested parties can learn more about OrderlyMeds and its programs by visiting https://orderlymeds.com/
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Name: Annie Dawson
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Organization: OrderlyMeds
Address: 235 Ponce De Leon Pl Suite M347, Decatur, Georgia 30030, United States
Website: https://orderlymeds.com/
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