Tirzepatide tends to produce greater weight loss on average (20.9% in SURMOUNT-1 versus 14.9% in STEP 1), which may translate to slightly more pronounced menstrual effects
Semaglutide, a medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, has garnered attention in recent years for its potential as a weight loss therapy
Healthcare providers draw the needed amount of bacteriostatic water to dissolve the medication before injecting it intravenously (IV), intramuscularly (IM), or subcutaneously (SC)
Other notable adverse effects include injection site reactions (typically mild), gallbladder problems including cholelithiasis, acute kidney injury (particularly with severe dehydration from gastrointestinal side effects), and hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and angioedema
However, the preservative in bacteriostatic water provides antimicrobial protection that helps prevent the bacterial growth that can cause cloudiness in multi-dose vials over time
Crude Protein 42% min Crude Fat 12% min Crude Fiber 5% max Moisture 10% max Caloric Content 421 kcal per cup
