Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Tirzepatide Injection
Tirzepatide Injection
| Generic name | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Incretin mimetic (dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist) |
| Forms | Solution (liquid) in a vial, Single-patient-use Kwikpen |
Tirzepatide is an injectable prescription medicine used to help manage type 2 diabetes and to support weight loss. It belongs to a class of medicines called incretin mimetics, and it is the only medicine that acts on both the GIP and GLP-1 gut hormone receptors.
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