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Medication · Also: tirzepatide injection

Mounjaro

A brand of injectable tirzepatide FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes.

A brand of injectable tirzepatide FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes.

Also known as: tirzepatide injection

Mounjaro is a brand of once-weekly injectable tirzepatide approved by the FDA for adults with type 2 diabetes.

It shares its active ingredient with Zepbound, which is approved for weight management.

Related terms

Tirzepatide

A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management.

Zepbound

A brand of injectable tirzepatide FDA-approved for chronic weight management.

GLP-1

A class of medicines that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1 to lower blood sugar and reduce appetite.

Source

DailyMed: Mounjaro

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