For licensed healthcare professionals. The protocol figures below are drawn from published labeling and peer-reviewed literature for educational reference. They are not a prescription, not a recommendation, and not a substitute for the dispensing pharmacy's labeling or your own clinical judgment.

Metabolic

AICAR

aka Acadesine

WADA prohibited

AMPK activator studied for exercise mimetic and metabolic effects. WADA-prohibited as a metabolic modulator.

At a glance

Common vial size: 50 mg
Reference dose: 10 mg
Frequency: Daily during cycle

Reference titration protocol

Single-session IV: 70 mg/min × 120 min (8.4 g total). NOT a chronic SC protocol.

Reference titration ladder for AICAR
Step	Dose	Duration	Administrations / week
1	8400 mg	4 weeks	1×

Reconstitution example

A 500 mg vial reconstituted with 10 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 50 mg/mL. Confirm the diluent and volume against the labeling that ships with the vial.

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Available formulations

Presentations carried across the VitaRelay pharmacy network, including 503A compounded, 503B outsourcing facility, and research & development sourcing. Pricing and state-level availability are shown to verified accounts only.

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References

WADA Prohibited List

Often used with

Compounds commonly discussed alongside AICAR in published protocols and prescriber requests. Listed for reference only — not a clinical recommendation, and not a suggestion to co-administer.

Pricing and ordering are for verified accounts

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Educational information for licensed healthcare professionals

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