Mounjaro
tirzepatide
FDA-approved for type-2 diabetes management. Once-weekly subcutaneous injection.
How it works
Mounjaro is the same molecule as Zepbound (tirzepatide), but its FDA approval is for type-2 diabetes rather than chronic weight management. It activates GIP and GLP-1 receptors to improve glucose control and reduce appetite.
How we use it
Mounjaro is prescribed within the GLP-1 Weight Optimization program for patients with type-2 diabetes whose physician determines it is the appropriate FDA-approved option. We do not market Mounjaro for weight loss — that indication belongs to Zepbound. Continuity is a priority — you will see the same physician whenever clinically possible.
What to expect
Once-weekly subcutaneous self-administered injection. Dose escalation per the diabetes label: 2.5 mg → 5 mg → 7.5 mg → 10 mg → 12.5 mg → 15 mg, advancing approximately monthly per tolerance and glycemic response.
Adverse effects and contraindications
- Nausea during titration
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Reduced appetite
- Headache
- Injection-site irritation
- Pancreatitis — discontinue if suspected
- Gallbladder events
- Hypoglycemia when used in combination with insulin or a sulfonylurea
- Thyroid C-cell tumors — boxed warning per the FDA label
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN-2 syndrome
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy in the next 2 months
- Severe gastroparesis
What the literature says
Published trials of tirzepatide in type-2 diabetes (the SURPASS program) report HbA1c reduction and weight reduction. Mon Élan does not claim specific outcomes for any patient.
How it reaches you
Branded Mounjaro is prescribed and dispensed via a separately licensed retail/specialty pharmacy partner at the dispensing pharmacy's published cash price; the exact figure is pulled at each visit and surfaced in your portal before you authorize routing. Mon Élan does not add a markup to medication.
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