Complete dosing information for TIRZEPATIDE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dose Escalation Schedule The recommended starting dosage is 2.5 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly for 4 weeks. Increase the dosage in 2.5 mg increments after at least 4 weeks until recommended maintenance dosage is achieved. ( 2.1 ) Consider treatment response and tolerability when selecting the maintenance dosage. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Maintenance and Maximum Dosage Weight Reduction and Long-Term Maintenance: 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. ( 2.2 ) Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 10 mg or 15 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. ( 2.2 ) Maximum Recommended Dosage: 15 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. ( 2.2 ) Administration Instructions Refer to the Full Prescribing Information for additional important administration instructions about ZEPBOUND presentations. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Dose Escalation Schedule The recommended starting dosage of ZEPBOUND for all indications is 2.5 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly