Beginner setup
Vial sizes vary by vendor. Smaller bottles are usually 3 mL; larger bottles are often 10 mL. Match the label on the vial you actually bought, then use the calculator below if you need to adjust.
Vial strength 10 mg
Bottle format often 3 mL
BAC water 2 mL
Concentration 5.00 mg/mL
Overview
Tirzepatide is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management.
Preparation
Recon: 10 mg vial + 2 mL BAC (5 mg/mL).
Protocol
| Period | Dose | Units (@ 5mg/mL) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-4 | 2.5 mg | 50 u | 1x/week |
| Weeks 5-8 | 5 mg | 100 u | 1x/week |
| Weeks 9-12 | 7.5 mg | 150 u | 1x/week |
| Weeks 13-16 | 10 mg | 200 u | 1x/week |
| Weeks 17-20 | 12.5 mg | 250 u | 1x/week |
| Weeks 21-24 | 15 mg | 300 u | 1x/week |
Cycle
12 weeks on, 4 weeks off.