Mounjaro Weight Loss Injections

What is Mounjaro?

Overview of Mounjaro

Who is recommended to use Mounjaro?

Mounjaro is suitable for the individuals who meet the following parameters:

People who are obese with BMI touching 30 or higher are usually recommended to go with Mounjaro. If the obesity persists with comorbidities, then Mounjaro can he recommended for people with BMI around 27 or above. Examples for such comorbidities include:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Hyperlipidemia
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Hypertension

How does Mounjaro Work?

Mounjaro is an injectable drug that directly acts on particular parts of your brain regions responsible for hunger and fullness. Thus, you are believed to consume less to maintain a diet with less calorie intake.The active ingredient in Mounjaro is called tirzepatide. Tirzepatide works on two different hormonal receptors: glucagon-like peptide- 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). You may have heard of GLP-1 from other weight loss injections.

GLP-1 helps to regulate blood sugar levels, which in turn talks to the brain to make you feel less hungry and prevent cravings. It also slows down the emptying of the stomach to keep you feeling fuller for longer. GIP regulates energy balance in brain and fat cells, enhancing the GLP-1 effect of suppressing your appetite and improving sugar control. By mimicking the effects of both these naturally occurring hormones, Mounjaro has been shown to have greater weight loss potential than medicines that work on GLP-1 alone.

Dosing:

Steps to Use Mounjaro Injection

Preparation:

• Check your pen and liquid (clear and colorless).
• Wash your hands.

Select the Site:

• Inject in thigh, abdomen (2 inches away from navel), or upper arm.
• Avoid sites with bruises or irritated skin.

Inject:

• Remove the cap, place the pen firmly onto the skin, and hold it there for 10 seconds after the yellow bar stops to get ready for the injection.

Disposal:

• Dispose of pen in a sharps container.

Side Effects of Mounjaro

Like many other drugs, Mounjaro injections may not be appropriate for certain people and run the risk of side effects. Some of the expected side effects are listed below.

Common Effects:

• Nausea
• Gastroenteritis
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Acid indigestion
• Pharyngitis

Adverse Effects:

• Hypoglycemia
• Serious allergic reactions
• Kidney failure
• Severe stomach problems
• Vision changes
• Gallbladder problems
• Pancreatitis