¿Qué es Mounjaro?

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) es un medicamento recetado inyectable de administración semanal utilizado para el tratamiento de la diabetes tipo 2 en adultos. Está diseñado para mejorar el control de la glucosa al imitar las acciones de las hormonas GLP-1 y GIP, lo que puede llevar a una mejora en los niveles de azúcar en sangre y una posible pérdida de peso. Mounjaro no se recomienda para el tratamiento de la diabetes tipo 1 ni de la cetoacidosis diabética.

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Changes in mood, behavior, or thoughts
• Blurred vision or any other change in vision

Warnings

• Zepbound„¢: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are using birth control pills, your doctor may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start using this medicine and after each increase in your dose.
• Mounjaro®: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of thyroid tumorPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (when used with other diabetes medicine)Kidney problemsEye or vision problems, including diabetic retinopathyGallbladder problems, including cholelithiasis, cholecystitisIncreased risk for depression or thoughts of suicide
• If you are using birth control pills, your doctor may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start using this medicine and after each increase in your dose.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, pancreas problems, diabetes, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), gallbladder disease, or a history of diabetic retinopathy or depression.