1) Weight Management
2) Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Initial Dose
– 2.5 mg SC every week x 4 weeks
Maintenance Dose
– Increase to 5 mg SC once every week
– May increase by 2.5-mg increments after at least 4 weeks at current dose as needed for glycemic control
Maximum Dose
– 15 mg SC every week
– 15 mg SC every week
Manufacturer: Eli Lilly
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SC Administration
– Administer SC in abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
– Rotate injection site with each dose
– Administer once weekly, at any time of day, with or without meals
– Change day of weekly administration: May be changed, if necessary, as long as time between the 2 doses is at least 3 days (72 hr)
– Rotate injection site with each dose
– Administer once weekly, at any time of day, with or without meals
– Change day of weekly administration: May be changed, if necessary, as long as time between the 2 doses is at least 3 days (72 hr)
Storage
– Refrigerate at 2-8ºC (36-46ºF)
– If needed, each single-dose pen can be stored unrefrigerated at temperatures not to exceed 30ºC (86ºF) for up to 21 days
– Do not freeze
– Protect from light
– If needed, each single-dose pen can be stored unrefrigerated at temperatures not to exceed 30ºC (86ºF) for up to 21 days
– Do not freeze
– Protect from light
