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Protocol Guide

Cagrilintide Protocol

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Reconstitution and administration guidance. Dosing for this compound is not standardized — follow the cautious, protocol-defined approach below.

Subcutaneous Injection· 14 steps

1

Gather Your Supplies

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Before you start, collect everything you need and lay it out on a clean, flat surface.

Having everything ready before you begin prevents mid-process scrambling and reduces contamination risk.

Peptide vials, syringe, alcohol pads and sterile case laid out on a clean dark surface — Lay everything out on a clean, flat surface before you begin.

Supplies Checklist

Peptide vial
Bacteriostatic (BAC) water vial
Insulin syringe (29–31 gauge, 0.5mL or 1mL)
Alcohol swabs (at least 4)
Sharps container
Clean paper towel
Pen and label tape

2

Wash Your Hands

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Wash thoroughly for 30 seconds with soap and warm water.

Dry completely with a clean paper towel.

This is the single most important contamination prevention step — do not skip it.

Hands being washed thoroughly under running water before handling supplies — Wash for a full 30 seconds, then dry with a clean towel.

Pro Tip

If you can't wash, use hand sanitizer and wait for it to fully dry before touching any equipment.

3

Prepare Your Workspace

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Work on a clean, hard, flat surface.

Wipe the surface down with an alcohol swab and let it dry completely.

Keep your workspace clear of anything not needed for this process.

Clean, organized workspace with gloves, alcohol pads and a tray arranged neatly — Keep only the supplies needed for this step on the surface.

4

Wipe the Vial Tops

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5

Draw Bacteriostatic Water

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6

Reconstitute the Peptide

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7

Inspect the Solution

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8

Label and Date Your Vial

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9

Draw Your Dose

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10

Choose Your Injection Site

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11

Clean the Injection Site

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12

Inject

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13

Withdraw and Dispose

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14

Store Your Vial

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Injection Site Diagram

Injection Site Selector

Log each injection — the map heats up where you've been and turns green when a site's rested.

Human body front view showing injection sites

Just usedRestingReadyUntouched

No site logged yet. Tap a zone and log it to start tracking your rotation.

Pick a site

Tap any highlighted zone on the body to see guidance and log your injection.

Avoid Area

Avoid injecting within 2 inches of the navel, near bony prominences, moles, scars, or bruised tissue.

Rotation Tips

Rotate with each dose. Avoid reusing the same spot more than once every 7 days to prevent lipohypertrophy.

Best Practices

Clean the area with an alcohol swab
Allow skin to dry completely
Pinch skin gently (if needed)
Inject into subcutaneous tissue
Rotate sites — never the same spot within 7 days

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions.