Mounjaro™ Prescription Medication
What Is Mounjaro?
Mounjaro™ is the name brand for the prescription medication tirzepatide, which was approved by the FDA in May 2022 and is designed to be injected once a week to help lower blood sugar levels in adults who have type 2 diabetes. It's important to use it in combination with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Mounjaro has been found to be helpful for weight loss in clinical trialss but it is not yet approved by the FDA as a weight loss medication.
Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) is close to being approved as a treatment for overweight or obese adults, and experts predict approval before the end of 2023. Clinical trials have shown patients with diabetes have lost an average of 16% of their total body weight over an 18-month period, while non-diabetic patients lost an average of 21% of their total body weight during the same time frame.
How Does Mounjaro Promote Weight Loss?
Mounjaro is the only medication that mimics two of the body's naturally occurring hormones: GLP-1 and GIP. These hormones are produced as part of the digestive process and are released in response to eating. They are responsible for regulating both your insulin and glucagon levels.
Insulin helps lower blood sugar levels, and glucagon helps counterbalance the effects of insulin. Another benefit of glucagon is that when it is released into the system, it acts as an appetite suppressant. The GLP-1 and GIP hormones work together to delay stomach emptying, so you stay feeling full longer. The brain and digestive system become better in sync, so you can stop eating when you are full, consuming fewer calories, which leads to weight loss.
How Do You Use Mounjaro?
Mounjaro comes in a single-dose injection pen that is already filled with the right weekly dose of medication. It is injected once a week under the skin in the fatty area of the thigh, stomach, or upper arm. For best results, administer your injections at the same time every day and on the same day each week. To prevent tenderness or irritation, it's recommended to switch the location of your injections every week.
Introducing Mounjaro gradually can help the body adjust to the medication and lessen the intensity of common side effects like nausea and vomiting. If you're using Mounjaro for weight loss, you'll start with a dose of 2.5 mg. Then, every four weeks for six months, the dose will be increased until you reach the highest dose of 15mg. The schedule can be altered to accommodate intolerance, but the most widely used schedule is as follows:
Who Is A Candidate For Mounjaro?
Who Should Not Use Mounjaro?
Mounjaro should not be used by someone who is currently taking another GLP-1 medication or has a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, gallbladder disease, problems with kidney function, or medical concerns regarding the pancreas.
Additionally, Mounjaro should not be used by individuals who have a known allergy to any of the ingredients contained within this injection or are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy in the near future.
What Are The Key Benefits Of Mounjaro When Used For Treating Overweight Or Obesity?
- Mounjaro aids in reducing appetite and assists individuals in controlling their food intake.
- Slows down the digestion process and extends the sensation of satiety, and individuals tend to eat less because they don't experience hunger sensations as often.
- Mounjaro has been found to be effective in reducing cholesterol levels by approximately 6% and triglycerides by about 23% in patients, as well as significantly improving blood sugar levels, according to clinical trials.
- According to the results of the Mounjaro Phase 3 trials, patients who were non-diabetic experienced an average weight loss of 22% of their total body weight within a year
Are There Side Effects Associated With Mounjaro?
Mounjaro, like other prescription medications, can cause adverse side effects. The adverse effects of Mounjaro are typically more frequent when you first start taking it, but they tend to diminish as your body becomes accustomed to the medication.
The majority of individuals encounter mild to moderate side effects, which may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, and abdominal pain. For more information please visit the Mounjaro website.
How Do I Know If Mounjaro Is Right For Me?
The team of KIINILIFE doctors will provide you with a customized solution that is tailored to your specific needs. Including a prescription medication in your weight loss plan, like compounded tirzepatide or Mounjaro, may enhance your weight loss capabilities and help you reach your desired goal.
By partnering with the doctors and coaches at KIINILIFE, you will receive guidance from experts who will help you navigate the available weight loss options and choose the most effective, safest, and cost-effective one for you.
