At 5 mg/mL, 100 units equals 5.0 mg the full 1 mL vial
Once reconstituted, store the vial upright in the refrigerator and draw your weekly dose at your scheduled injection time
Even if you think you know
Practical steps to support your routine include: Setting a recurring weekly alarm or calendar reminder on your phone Following storage and handling instructions exactly as specified in your trial kit or, in future, as per the SmPC or prescriber advice do not assume storage requirements based on other medicines Preparing your injection kit in advance including a new needle, alcohol swab, and sharps disposal bin Rotating injection sites systematically (for example, left abdomen one week, right abdomen the next) and noting this in a log Avoiding injection into areas of skin that are bruised, irritated, or have signs of lipodystrophy If you miss your usual injection time , do not attempt to guess an appropriate window based on general rules
Timing your injection for bedtime allows side effects like nausea to occur while you sleep, reducing daytime discomfort