Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Mounjaro Injection
Mounjaro Injection
| Generic name | tirzepatide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist (dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) |
| Forms | Single-dose pen, Single-dose vial, Multi-dose vial (4 doses per vial) |
Mounjaro is a prescription injection containing tirzepatide. It is used along with diet and exercise to help manage type 2 diabetes in adults and children 10 years and older, and to lower heart-related risks in some adults with type 2 diabetes. There is no generic version available.
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