Missed dose

Titration, half-life, washout, and missed-dose practical concepts.

Definition

Skipped weekly injection. For semaglutide and tirzepatide: take within 5 days of the missed dose; if more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume the schedule.

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Related terms in Dosing

Titration
Half-life
Washout period

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