Zepbound Dosage
Generic name: tirzepatide 2.5mg in 0.5mL
Dosage form: subcutaneous injection
Drug class: GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 22, 2025.
Recommended Dose Escalation Schedule
- The recommended starting dosage of ZEPBOUND for all indications is 2.5 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly for 4 weeks.
- The 2.5 mg dosage is for treatment initiation and is not approved as a maintenance dosage.
- Follow the dosage escalation below for all indications to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
- After 4 weeks, increase the dosage to 5 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. The dosage may be increased in 2.5 mg increments, after at least 4 weeks on the current dose.
- Consider treatment response and tolerability when selecting the maintenance dosage. If patients do not tolerate a maintenance dosage, consider a lower maintenance dosage.
Recommended Maintenance and Maximum Dosage
Recommendations Regarding Missed Dose
- If a dose is missed, instruct patients to administer ZEPBOUND as soon as possible within 4 days (96 hours) after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose on the regularly scheduled day. In each case, patients can then resume their regular once weekly dosing schedule.
- The day of weekly administration can be changed, if necessary, as long as the time between the two doses is at least 3 days (72 hours).
Important Administration Instructions
- Prior to initiation of ZEPBOUND, train patients and caregivers on proper injection technique. Refer to the accompanying Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations.
- Instruct patients using the single-dose vial to use a syringe appropriate for dose administration (e.g., a 1 mL syringe capable of measuring a 0.5 mL dose).
- Inspect ZEPBOUND visually before use. It should appear clear and colorless to slightly yellow. Do not use ZEPBOUND if particulate matter or discoloration is seen.
- Administer ZEPBOUND in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
- Administer ZEPBOUND once weekly at any time of day, with or without meals.
- Inject ZEPBOUND subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
- Rotate injection sites with each dose.
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