Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) helps manage Type 2 Diabetes by supporting your body’s natural ability to control blood sugar. It also helps curb appetite by slowing down digestion, which can keep you feeling fuller longer—an added benefit for weight loss and obesity management. This convenient injectable can be taken as part of your routine to help reach your long-term health goals.
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The recommended starting dose of this medication is 2.5 mg injected subcutaneously (under the skin) in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm once a week. After 4 weeks, the dose increases to 5 mg injected once a week. Depending on how well this medication works for you, your doctor may increase your weekly dose to a maximum of 15 mg once a week.
This medication is clear and colourless to slightly yellow, and should not contain particles. Do not use it if the solution appears cloudy or coloured.
It may be injected at any time of day, without regard to meals.
This medication is available as a single use vial. Review the information provided with the vial for instructions on how to administer the medication. If you are not sure how to use this medication, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or diabetes nurse. Do not attempt to prepare or inject this medication on your own until you completely understand how to mix and inject a dose.
Use a different injection site for each dose. You should avoid injecting this medication into an area of skin that is sore, red, infected, or otherwise damaged. If you are having difficulty giving yourself injections, talk to your health care provider.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose and it has been 4 days (96 hours) or less since the missed dose, inject the dose as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is more than 96 hours since your last dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If you need to change the day of the week that you take this medication, leave at least 3 days between doses.
Store this medication in the refrigerator, protect it from light, and do not allow it to freeze. Keep this and all other medications out of the reach of children. It may be stored at room temperature for up to 21 days, if necessary. Vials are for single use only. Discard any medication remaining in the vial after using a dose.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
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