A patient who adds half the intended volume of diluent effectively doubles the concentration per unit drawn, a pattern the FDA has flagged in compounding safety communications [3]
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Determine Concentration (example: 10 mg vial 1 mL water = 10 mg/mL): Concentration (mg/mL) = Total Peptide (mg)Total BAC Water (mL) Calculate Dosage Volume (example: 1 mg dose 10 mg/mL = 0.1 mL): Volume to Draw (mL) = Desired Dose (mg)Concentration (mg/mL) Convert to Syringe Units: Using a standard U-100 (1 mL/100 unit) insulin syringe, 0.1 mL equals 10 units
S.TarakhovskyA.et al (2006)
Your healthcare provider can help determine the right dose and check for potential interactions with other treatments
Exposure of healthy organs to medication is unnecessary and most often will lead to side or toxic effects which are especially an issue for medication with a narrow therapeutic index