This technique is used to inject:

  • ABP 7
  • AOD
  • Bremelanotide (PT-141)
  • DSIP
  • Melanotan II
  • MIC
  • Semaglutide
  • Sermorelin/Ipamorelin
  • Thymulin
  • Tirzepatide
  • Tri-Mix

What you need:

  • 31g insulin syringe (100-unit capacity)
  • Medication vial
  • Alcohol wipe

Step-By-Step

  1. Gently remove cap from insulin needle and insert needle into medication vial (Needle is very small and easily bent/broken). 
  2. Turn upside down.
  3. Pull plunger of insulin syringe down to draw medication to the 100 unit line.
  4. Gently withdraw the insulin needle from the vial.
  5. Now you are ready to inject. 

Injection Time!

  1. This medication is administered subcutaneously (injected into fat, not muscle). 
  2. Locate the area of fat below the belly button and clean it with an alcohol wipe.\
  3. Insert an insulin needle into the selected area of fat and push the plunger of the syringe to inject medication. 
  4. To prevent bruising/welts, inject 50 units in one area and 50 units in another. 
  5. Once all the medication has been released from the syringe, pull the needle straight out. 
  6. Dispose of the needle in a designated sharps container to prevent accidental needle sticks that cause injury to yourself or others. 

Please report any usual occurrences to the nurse, such as:

  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Redness
  • Warmth
  • Swelling
  • Bruising