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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) product information

IGB, Intragastric balloon

For instance, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) stimulates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, another gut hormone involved in blood sugar regulation

The SURPASS-1 trial demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control and substantial reductions in body weight with all three doses of tirzepatide (5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg) compared to placebo over a 40-week period

[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 692.Baumgartner I., Pacheco-Lopez G., Ruttimann E.B., Arnold M., Asarian L., Langhans W

Since GLP-RAs were created primarily for the treatment of T2DM, their effect on blood glucose will be discussed first, followed by their effect on weight management and obesity