{"product_id":"bodypharm-retatrutide-32mg","title":"BodyPharm Retatrutide 32mg","description":"\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eRetatrutide\u003c\/span\u003e is a medicine for weight loss and weight maintenance that contains the active substance Retatrutide. It is similar to a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that is released from the intestine after a meal. Retatrutide works by acting on receptors in the brain that control your appetite, causing you to feel fuller and less hungry and experience less craving for food. This will help you eat less food and reduce your body weight. Retatrutide should be used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eUnique Properties of Retatrutide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s10\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eTriple Hormone Agonist:\u003c\/span\u003e Retatrutide is a novel, triple hormone agonist that simultaneously activates the GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. This unique mechanism offers superior appetite suppression and enhanced energy expenditure compared to traditional GLP-1 receptor agonists.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s11\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eLong-lasting Effects:\u003c\/span\u003e Retatrutide has a longer half-life, which allows for more stable blood levels and more consistent weight loss results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eEnhanced Metabolic Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e In addition to weight loss, Retatrutide improves metabolic parameters such as blood glucose levels, making it particularly effective for patients with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWhat Retatrutide is used for:\u003c\/span\u003e Retatrutide is used for weight loss and weight maintenance in addition to diet and physical activity in adults who have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s10\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eA BMI of 30 kg\/m² or greater (with obesity) or\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eA BMI of 27 kg\/m² and less than 30 kg\/m² (overweight) and weight-related health problems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eBMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of your weight in relation to your height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s13\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_tpv9msgk5zxr\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e2. What you need to know before you use Retatrutide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eDo not use Retatrutide if you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s14\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eAre allergic to Retatrutide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWarnings and precautions:\u003c\/span\u003e Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Retatrutide or during treatment if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s10\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eEffects on the digestive system:\u003c\/span\u003e You may feel sick (nausea), be sick (vomiting), or have diarrhea. These side effects can cause dehydration (loss of fluids). It is important that you drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration. This is especially important if you have kidney problems. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s11\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eInflammation of the pancreas:\u003c\/span\u003e If you have severe and ongoing pain in the stomach area, see a doctor straight away as this could be a sign of an inflamed pancreas (acute pancreatitis).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s11\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eDiabetes:\u003c\/span\u003e Retatrutide must not be used as a substitute for insulin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s11\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eLow blood sugar (hypoglycemia):\u003c\/span\u003e Taking a sulfonylurea or insulin with Retatrutide might increase the risk of getting low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Please see section 4 for the warning signs of low blood sugar levels. Your doctor may ask you to test your blood sugar levels. This will help your doctor decide if the dose of the sulfonylurea or insulin needs to be changed to reduce the risk of low blood sugar.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eDiabetic eye disease (retinopathy):\u003c\/span\u003e Fast improvements in blood sugar control may lead to a temporary worsening of diabetic eye disease. If you have diabetic eye disease and experience eye problems while taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eChildren and adolescents:\u003c\/span\u003e This medicine is not recommended in children and adolescents under 18 years as there is no information on use in children below this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eOther medicines and Retatrutide:\u003c\/span\u003e Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ePregnancy and breastfeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s10\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eThis medicine should not be used during pregnancy, as it is not known if it may affect your unborn child. Therefore, it is recommended to use contraception while using this medicine. If you wish to become pregnant, you should stop using this medicine at least two months in advance. If you become or are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby when using this medicine, talk to your doctor straight away, as your treatment will need to be stopped.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eYou should not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding, as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eDriving and using machines:\u003c\/span\u003e Retatrutide is unlikely to affect your ability to drive and use machines. Some patients may feel dizzy when taking Retatrutide, mainly during the first 3 months of treatment (see section 4). If you feel dizzy, you should not drive or operate machines until you feel better. If you need any further information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eFor diabetics using this medicine in combination with a sulfonylurea or insulin, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may occur, which may reduce your ability to concentrate. Do not drive or use machines if you get any signs of low blood sugar. See section 2, ‘Warnings and precautions,’ for information on increased risk of low blood sugar and section 4 for the warning signs of low blood sugar. Talk to your doctor for further information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eSodium content:\u003c\/span\u003e This pen contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i.e., essentially ‘sodium-free’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s13\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_3d00ogf7nb8\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003e3. How to use Retatrutide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eAlways use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eHow much to use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eThe recommended therapeutic long-term dosage is 8 mg weekly for weight loss purposes. Some users can tolerate higher dosages; please seek guidance from your practitioner if higher-than-recommended dosages are to be followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eYour treatment will start at a low dose, which will be gradually increased over 16 weeks of treatment as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eWhen you first start using Retatrutide, the starting dose is 2 mg once weekly. Your practitioner will instruct you to gradually increase your dose every 4 weeks until you reach the recommended dose of 8 mg once weekly. Your practitioner may decide to keep you at a lower maintenance dosage. Once you reach the recommended dose of 8 mg, do not increase this dose further unless under the guidance of a practitioner. You will be told to follow the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eDose escalation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWeek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWeekly Dose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eUnits to Inject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 1-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 mg marker on dosage selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 5-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 mg marker on dosage selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 9-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 mg marker on dosage selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Week 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"s15\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 mg + 4 mg marker on dosage selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e*Body Pharm Retatrutide pen can be dosed to 8 mg by using the 8 mg marker on the dosage selector. Seek guidance from your practitioner as alternative dosing schedules are not covered in the scope of this leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eYour practitioner will assess your treatment on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eHow Retatrutide is given:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eRetatrutide is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Do not inject it into a vein or muscle. The best places to give the injection are the upper arms, stomach, or upper legs. Before you use the pen for the first time, ask your doctor or nurse how to use it. Detailed instructions for use are on the other side of this leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003ePeople with diabetes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eTell your doctor if you have diabetes. Your doctor may adjust the dose of your diabetes medicines to prevent you from getting low blood sugar. Do not mix Retatrutide with other medicines that you inject (e.g., insulins). Do not use Retatrutide in combination with other medicines that contain GLP-1 receptor agonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eWhen to use Retatrutide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eYou should use this medicine once a week and, if possible, on the same day each week. You can give yourself the injection at any time of the day, regardless of meals. If necessary, you can change the day of your weekly injection of this medicine as long as it has been at least 3 days since your last injection. After selecting a new dosing day, continue with once-a-week dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eIf you use more Retatrutide than you should:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eTalk to your doctor straight away. You may get side effects such as feeling sick (nausea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eIf you forget to use Retatrutide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003eIf you forgot to inject a dose and:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s10\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eIt is 5 days or less since you should have used Retatrutide, use it as soon as you remember. Then inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s11\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eIt is more than 5 days since you should have used Retatrutide, skip the missed dose. Then inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003eDo not take an extra dose or increase the dose to make up for the missed dose.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eIf you stop using Retatrutide:\u003c\/span\u003e Do not stop using Retatrutide without talking to your doctor. If you stop using Retatrutide, your appetite may increase, and your weight may increase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51003303723306,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/2132\/8682\/files\/Reta-Pen.webp?v=1767100484","url":"https:\/\/myantidote.co.za\/products\/bodypharm-retatrutide-32mg","provider":"My Antidote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}