What it does / how it works
Copies the gut hormone GLP-1. It tells the pancreas to release insulin when glucose is high, slows how fast the stomach empties, and reduces appetite signals in the brain. That is why weight and blood-sugar trials use a slow weekly climb.
| Class | GLP-1 receptor agonist |
| Typical vial | 2–30 mg |
| Reconstitution | 1–2 mL bacteriostatic water per working vial |
| Storage after mix | 2–8°C, use within 28 days |
Protocol
| Goal | Dose | How often | How long | Route |
| Weeks 1-4 | 0.25 mg | Once weekly | 4 weeks | SubQ |
| Weeks 5-8 | 0.5 mg | Once weekly | 4 weeks | SubQ |
| Weeks 9-12 | 1.0 mg | Once weekly | 4 weeks | SubQ |
| Weeks 13-16 | 1.7 mg | Once weekly | 4 weeks | SubQ |
| Week 17 on | 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg (label
max 2.4; HD 7.2 exists) |
Once weekly | Ongoing | SubQ |
Watch: Do not start at 1–2.4 mg. GI events rise if titration is skipped.