Follow the exact instructions provided by your prescriber and the medication package insert
Wash your hands thoroughly
Check the medication name, dose, and expiration date
Inspect the pen or vial for damage, discoloration, or particles
Gather supplies: tirzepatide, alcohol swab, and sharps container
Choose an injection site on the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Rotate injection sites each time
Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry
If using a pen, remove the cap and follow the device instructions
If using a vial and syringe, draw up the prescribed dose exactly as directed
Pinch the skin if instructed by your clinician
Insert the needle into the skin at the angle recommended for your device or syringe
Inject the medication slowly and steadily
Keep the needle in place for the recommended time after injection
Remove the needle and apply gentle pressure if needed
Do not rub the injection site
Dispose of the needle and syringe or pen needle in a sharps container
Store the medication as directed on the label
Contact your healthcare provider if you are unsure how to inject it or if you have any reaction