GLP-1/GIP dual agonist
C225H348N48O68
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- 4,813 g/mol
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TZ5 5mg
GLP-1/GIP dual agonist · 1 vial
$114.00CAD$22.80 per mg
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Spec sheetGLP-1/GIP dual agonistTZ5-5MG-V2
- Compound
- GLP-1/GIP dual agonist
- Strength
- 5 mg per vial
- Pack
- 1 vial
- Total per order
- 5 mg
- Form
- Lyophilized powder (vial)
- Half-life
- About 5 days
- Value
- $22.80 per mg
01The basics
What TZ5 5mg is
TZ5 5mg is a once-weekly injectable peptide for blood sugar control and weight loss. The vial contains 5 mg of freeze-dried powder that you mix with bacteriostatic water and inject once a week.
TZ5 acts on two gut hormone receptors, GLP-1 and GIP, and in clinical trials it produced average weight losses of around 15–21%. The 5 mg vial suits the starting phase, when doses are smallest. Here’s how it works, what to watch and the mixing math.
02Molecule
The molecule
What is actually in the vial or tablet, from the public chemistry databases of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
03How it works
How it works
TZ5 reduces appetite, slows stomach emptying and improves insulin release when blood sugar is high, by activating both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. With a half-life of about 5 days, one injection a week is enough. Doses are increased gradually because stomach side effects are worst after each increase.
04Half-life
Half-life, in plain numbers
A half-life of about 5 days means half of what is in the body is gone after that time, then half of the rest, and so on. For an injected peptide it reflects how quickly the body breaks the chain down and clears it.
- One half-life
- 5 days
- About 97% gone
- 25 days
- Levels level out with regular use after
- 20 days–25 days
A textbook model built from the half-life alone. Real numbers vary from person to person.
05Clinical reference
Dosing information
Clinical reference. The labeled starting dose is 2.5 mg once a week for 4 weeks, then 5 mg, increasing by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks as needed up to a maximum of 15 mg a week.
Talk to a doctor before use.
Mixing math. Adding 1 ml of bacteriostatic water to the 5 mg vial gives 5 mg per ml. On a U-100 insulin syringe:
- 2.5 mg = 0.5 ml = 50 units
- 5 mg = 1 ml = 100 units
The vial holds two starting doses, so a full first month at 2.5 mg needs two vials.
06Measure it
Measure it
Type in the amount your prescriber gave you, or the one you are working from, and this turns it into what to draw up or count out from this exact product. It only does the arithmetic; it never suggests an amount.
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Arithmetic from the strength printed on this product. Always check your own vial or bottle, follow your prescriber, and ask a pharmacist to show you how to measure if you are unsure.
07Injection sites
Where it is injected
TZ5 5mg arrives as a freeze-dried powder. After it is mixed with bacteriostatic water it is normally injected under the skin, into the fat layer, with a short insulin needle.
1Belly (abdomen)Fat under the skin of the bellySubQ
Volume per siteAbout 1 ml or lessNeedle4–13 mm insulin needle, 29–31G
- Pick a spot at least 5 cm (two finger-widths) from the belly button.
- Avoid scars, stretch marks, bruises and the waistband.
- Pinch up a fold of skin and inject into the fold.
Why it is used. The most fat to work with, easy to see, and the steadiest absorption. Weekly pen medicines list it first.
Careful. Move each injection at least 2–3 cm from the last to avoid firm fatty lumps (lipohypertrophy).
Belly injections: distance from the navelMassachusetts General Hospital, Patient educationSection 0:00–0:44 of their video · YouTube
2Front of thighFat under the skin of the thighSubQ
Volume per siteAbout 1 ml or lessNeedle4–13 mm insulin needle, 29–31G
- Sit and look down at the front of your thigh.
- Use the middle band: a hand-width below the hip crease and a hand-width above the knee.
- Pinch the skin and inject into the fold.
Why it is used. Easy to reach while seated, and a handy second area to rotate with the belly.
Careful. It can absorb a little more slowly than the belly; hard leg training straight afterwards can speed it up.
Thigh injections: where the safe band isMassachusetts General Hospital, Patient educationSection 0:43–1:06 of their video · YouTube
3Back of upper armFat over the tricepsSubQ
Volume per siteAbout 1 ml or lessNeedle4–13 mm insulin needle, 29–31G
- Find the soft, fleshy area at the back of the upper arm.
- Stay halfway between the shoulder and the elbow.
- Pinch the skin and inject into the fold.
Why it is used. A third area to rotate through, so every spot gets a longer rest.
Careful. Hard to pinch and reach with one hand; most people need a helper.
Back of the arm and moving between spotsMassachusetts General Hospital, Patient educationSection 1:05–1:46 of their video · YouTube
Route for TZ5 5mgUnder the skin (subQ)
- Same areas as the weekly pensWeekly injectables in this class are labelled for the belly, thigh or back of the arm. Choose an area and move to a fresh spot each week.
- Start with the bellyIt has the most fat and the steadiest absorption, and you can see what you are doing. The thigh and arm are there to rotate into.
- Short needle, small volumeAround 1 ml or less per spot. A 4–13 mm insulin needle reaches the fat without touching muscle; pinch up the skin if you are lean.
- New spot every timeShift 2–3 cm from the last injection. Reusing one spot causes firm lumps that absorb unevenly.
- Wash your hands
- Alcohol on the stopper and skin, let it dry
- New sterile needle and syringe every time
- Never share any of it
- Sharps into a puncture-proof container
General reference from standard nursing injection guidance, not medical advice. Spreading redness, heat, swelling, pus, fever, numbness or pain that keeps getting worse needs a doctor. A pharmacist or nurse can show you the technique in person.
08Brand vs brand
Brand vs brand
The same compound from another maker. What changes is the pack, the strength per tablet or ml, and the price per unit.
TZ5 5mg
- Strength
- 5 mg per vial
- Pack
- 1 vial
- Total
- 5 mg
- Per unit
- $22.80 per mg
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$114.00
TZ-2 10mg
- Strength
- 10 mg per vial
- Pack
- 1 vial
- Total
- 10 mg
- Per unit
- $13.20 per mg
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$132.00
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TZ-2 5mg
- Strength
- 5 mg per vial
- Pack
- 1 vial
- Total
- 5 mg
- Per unit
- $22.80 per mg
- Rating
- No reviews yet
$114.00
Add to cart09Risks
Side effects and risks
Most people get some stomach side effects early on. A few risks are rare but serious.
Stomach upset
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, usually easing as your body adjusts.
Dehydration
Repeated vomiting or diarrhea can dehydrate you and stress your kidneys. Drink plenty of fluids.
Pancreatitis
Severe stomach pain that won’t go away, sometimes into the back: go to emergency.
Gallbladder
Higher gallstone risk with fast weight loss.
Thyroid warning
Thyroid C-cell tumours occurred in rats; the human risk is unknown.
Don’t use it if you
Or a family member have had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, you’ve had pancreatitis, have type 1 diabetes, are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy, or are under 18.
10Interactions
Interactions
Medicines and substances that change how this product behaves, or that it changes. Show this list to your pharmacist along with everything else you take.
- SeriousInsulin and sulfonylureas
Gliclazide, glyburide and insulin together with a GLP-1 medicine cause low blood sugar more often; doctors usually lower those doses first.
- CautionTablets that need steady levels
Stomach emptying slows, which can change how warfarin, levothyroxine and other narrow-range tablets are absorbed. INR or thyroid levels may need an extra check.
- CautionA second GLP-1 medicine
Never use two drugs from this class at the same time (semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, TZ5, Reta).
- Good to knowAlcohol
Adds to the risk of low blood sugar and of pancreatitis.
- CautionBirth control pills
For this dual agonist the label warns pills can be less reliable for 4 weeks after starting and after each dose increase; a barrier method covers that gap.
11Bloodwork
Bloodwork checklist
- A1C and fasting glucose
- Kidney function
- Liver panel and lipids
- Weight and blood pressure at home
12Support
Getting the most from it
- Inject on the same day each week.
- Eat smaller meals; stop as soon as you feel full.
- Keep protein high and keep strength training.
- Refrigerate the mixed vial (2–8 °C) and never freeze it.
13Pairs well with
Pairs well with
14Delivery
Delivery across Canada
Everything ships from inside Canada, so there is no border, no customs and no currency conversion.
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Purolator / FedEx$60Courier option at checkout
- DispatchOrders ship by Canada Post Xpresspost, with tracking within 72 hours of payment. Customers commonly report 2 to 4 days to arrive, depending on the province and postal code.
- PackagingA plain outer box with no product names or branding.
- Delivery guaranteeIf a parcel is lost or seized in transit, we reship it free. Delivery policy
- ReturnsBecause of what these products are, opened or delivered orders can’t be returned. A wrong item is replaced free.
- PaymentInterac e-Transfer, priced in Canadian dollars.
15Questions
Common questions
5 mg or 10 mg vial?
Same compound. The 5 mg vial suits the starting doses; the 10 mg vial is better for higher maintenance doses.
When will I notice less appetite?
Many people notice reduced appetite in the first week or two, even at the starting dose.
What if I miss a dose?
The product label advises taking a missed dose within 4 days; if more time has passed, skip it and take the next one on schedule.
How fast is shipping in Canada?
Orders ship by Canada Post Xpresspost, with tracking within 72 hours of payment, with tracking.
Is TZ5 legal in Canada?
Its active compound is a prescription drug in Canada. It isn’t a controlled substance.
How is my order packaged?
In a plain, unbranded box with no product names on the outside.
16Research
Research behind this page
The studies and guidelines the clinical and safety information above leans on. Every link opens the record on PubMed.
- 1Once-weekly GLP-1/GIP dual agonist for the treatment of obesity (SURMOUNT-1 trial)
N Engl J Med2022Jastreboff AM et al.PMID 35658024
- 2GLP-1/GIP dual agonist versus semaglutide once weekly in type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-2 trial)
N Engl J Med2021Frías JP et al.PMID 34170647
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