MOUNJARO KWIKPEN 7.5MG/0.6ML 2.4ML
These are needles that contain the active ingredient tirzepatide, which helps lower blood sugar levels for patients with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.
What are the uses of Mounjaro needles?
The drug is used to control blood sugar levels for patients with type 2 diabetes.
The drug works in several ways, including:
- Increasing insulin secretion.
- Slowing down the process of food absorption, which causes satiety for longer periods.
- Reducing the amount of sugar produced by the liver.
What are the doses of Mounjaro injections:
The drug is used as follows:
- Start using a dose of 2.5 mg weekly as an initial dose, for 4 weeks, then in the fifth week the dose can be increased to 5 mg weekly.
- The dose is increased by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks at least when needed.
- Maximum dose: 15 mg per week.
How to use Mounjaro needles :
When using the medicine, the following is recommended:
- The medicine is used as an injection into the skin only.
- The injection is taken in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
- The injection site should be changed with each dose.
- The medicine is used once a week, at any time of the day, with or without meals.
Precautions for using Mounjaro needles :
It is used with caution under the supervision of a doctor in the following cases:
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Liver or kidney diseases.
- Pancreatitis.
- Diabetic retinopathy, or diabetic macular edema.
- Severe digestive disorders, and it is recommended not to use it in such cases.
- Acute gallbladder disease.
Drug interactions for Mounjaro needles:
It is preferable to inform the doctor or pharmacist about all medications, herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements that are being taken before starting treatment.