How To?
At Prometheuz, we ensure safe and simple injectable treatments, including options for testosterone and hormone replacement therapy. Continue reading to find step-by-step instructions, storage guidelines, and important reminders.
Instructions for ALL injectable medications:
Prepare the Area:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Lay out all your materials in a clean and organized manner.
- Choose a clean, well-lit area for your injection.
Storage:
- Store mixed gonadorelin, mixed peptides and mixed semaglutide bottles in the refrigerator, as directed.
- Store testosterone vials at room temperature (68-77F) away from light, heat and humidity. They may be refrigerated but allow to warm to room temperature prior to drawing up.
- Keep unopened vials at room temperature, unless otherwise specified.
Important Reminders:
- Always poke the small circle in the middle of the vials rubber top.
- Do not reuse syringes or needles.
- Dispose of used needles/syringes safely and responsibly in a designated sharps container.
Testosterone Injection IM:
Materials Needed:
- 3ml syringe
- 25g needle (for injection)
- 18g needle (for drawing up)
- Alcohol swabs
- Testosterone vial
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Area
– Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
– Lay out all your materials in a clean and organized manner.
– Choose a clean, well-lit area for your injection.
2. Preparation of Testosterone
– Clean the top of the testosterone vial with an alcohol swab to disinfect it.
– Attach the 18g needle to the syringe.
– Draw up the required amount of air into the syringe (this will be the same amount as the testosterone you need to inject).
– Insert the needle into the vial’s rubber top and inject the air into the vial.
– Invert the vial and withdraw the appropriate amount of testosterone, making sure to remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the syringe.
3. Needle Change
– Remove the 18g needle from the syringe.
– Attach the 25g needle, which will be used for injection.
4. Preparation for Injection
– Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab.
– Hold the syringe like a pencil, with the needle pointing upwards, and tap it gently to remove air bubbles.
5. Injection
– Pinch the skin at the injection site to create a small area of raised tissue.
– Swiftly insert the needle at a 90-degree angle into the pinched area.
– Slowly push the plunger to inject the testosterone.
– Withdraw the needle at the same angle it was inserted.
6. Disposal
– Place the used syringe and needle into a proper sharps disposal container.
Important Reminders:
- Do not reuse syringes or needles.
- Dispose of used needles/syringes safely and responsibly in a designated sharps container.
Gonadorelin Injection:
Materials Needed:
- Mixing kit
- Insulin Syringe/Needle
- Alcohol swabs
- Gonadorelin vial
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Area
– Follow the same preparation steps as mentioned in the Testosterone Injection section.
2. Preparation of Gonadorelin
– Clean the top of the gonadorelin vial with an alcohol swab.
– Draw up 5ml of sterile water into the syringe from the “mixing kit”.
3. Mixing
– Poke the small circle in the middle of the Gonadorelin vial’s rubber top with the syringe needle.
– Inject the 5ml of sterile water into the vial.
– Gently roll the vial between your hands to ensure thorough mixing. Avoid shaking vigorously.
4. Drawing Up the Mixture
– Use the insulin syringe/needle to draw up the mixed solution.
– Draw up 0.25ml of the mixture, which will align with the 25 mark on the syringe.
5. Preparation for Injection
– Clean the injection site (often on the side of the belly) with an alcohol swab.
6. Injection
– Hold the syringe like a pencil, insert the needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle.
– Depress the plunger to inject the Gonadorelin.
7. Disposal
– Place the used syringe and needle into a proper sharps disposal container.
Important Reminders:
- Do not reuse syringes or needles.
- Dispose of used needles/syringes safely and responsibly in a designated sharps container.
Injectable Peptides:
Materials Needed:
- Mixing kit
- Insulin Syringe/Needle
- Alcohol swabs
- Peptide vial
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Area
– Follow the same preparation steps as mentioned in the Testosterone Injection section.
2. Preparation of Peptide
– Clean the top of the Peptide vial with an alcohol swab.
– Draw up 5ml of bacteriostatic water into the syringe from the “mixing kit”.
3. Mixing
– Poke the small circle in the middle of the Peptide vial’s rubber top with the syringe needle.
– Inject the 5ml of sterile water into the vial.
– Gently roll the vial between your hands to ensure thorough mixing. Avoid shaking vigorously.
4. Drawing Up the Mixture
– Use the insulin syringe/needle to draw up the mixed solution.
– Draw up 0.25ml of the mixture, which will align with the 25 mark on the syringe.
5. Preparation for Injection
– Clean the injection site (often on the side of the belly) with an alcohol swab.
6. Injection
– Hold the syringe like a pencil, insert the needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle.
– Depress the plunger to inject the Peptide.
7. Disposal
– Place the used syringe and needle into a proper sharps disposal container.
Important Reminders:
- Do not reuse syringes or needles.
- Dispose of used needles/syringes safely and responsibly in a designated sharps container.
Semaglutide:
Materials Needed:
- Mixing kit
- Insulin Syringe/Needle
- Alcohol swabs
- Semaglutide vial
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Area
– Follow the same preparation steps as mentioned in the Testosterone Injection section.
2. Preparation of Semaglutide
– Clean the top of the semaglutide vial with an alcohol swab.
– Draw up 2ml of bacteriostatic water into the syringe from the “mixing kit”.
3. Mixing
– Poke the small circle in the middle of the Semaglutide vial’s rubber top with the syringe needle.
– Inject the 2ml of sterile water into the vial.
– Gently roll the vial between your hands to ensure thorough mixing. Avoid shaking vigorously.
4. Drawing Up the Mixture
– Use the insulin syringe/needle to draw up the mixed solution.
– Draw up 0.1ml of the mixture, which will align with the 10 mark on the syringe. (Increase dose as directed)
5. Preparation for Injection
– Clean the injection site (often on the side of the belly) with an alcohol swab.
6. Injection
– Hold the syringe like a pencil, insert the needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle.
– Depress the plunger to inject the Semaglutide.
7. Disposal
– Place the used syringe and needle into a proper sharps disposal container.
Important Reminders:
- Do not reuse syringes or needles.
- Dispose of used needles/syringes safely and responsibly in a designated sharps container.