Mounjaro®
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Mounjaro® (mown-JAHR-OH) is an injectable medication for adults with type 2 diabetes, designed to help improve blood sugar (glucose) levels when used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Not intended for individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Safety in individuals with a history of pancreatitis is unknown.
Not approved for use in children under 18 years old.
For full prescribing information, consult your healthcare provider.
Mounjaro® (mown-JAHR-OH) is an injectable medication for adults with type 2 diabetes, designed to help improve blood sugar (glucose) levels when used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Not intended for individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Safety in individuals with a history of pancreatitis is unknown.
Not approved for use in children under 18 years old.
For full prescribing information, consult your healthcare provider.
Who Should NOT Use Mounjaro®?
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🚫 Do not use Mounjaro® if you have been diagnosed with:
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
Kidney disease
Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
Thyroid cancer
Pancreatitis
🚫 Do not use Mounjaro® if you have been diagnosed with:
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
Kidney disease
Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
Thyroid cancer
Pancreatitis
Managing Side Effects
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lessen as your body adjusts to the medication.
Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects may be more noticeable when increasing your dose but typically improve over time.
If you experience unwanted side effects, speak with your healthcare provider—there may be ways to prevent or reduce discomfort.
Have questions? Your healthcare provider is always available to discuss your medication and side effects.
For full prescribing information, consult your doctor.
lessen as your body adjusts to the medication.
Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects may be more noticeable when increasing your dose but typically improve over time.
If you experience unwanted side effects, speak with your healthcare provider—there may be ways to prevent or reduce discomfort.
Have questions? Your healthcare provider is always available to discuss your medication and side effects.
For full prescribing information, consult your doctor.
Common Side Effects of Mounjaro®
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Mounjaro® may cause side effects, some of which are more common and may lessen over time as your body adjusts to the medication.
Mounjaro® may cause side effects, some of which are more common and may lessen over time as your body adjusts to the medication.
Most Common Side Effects:
Most Common Side Effects:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Vomiting
Constipation
Indigestion
Stomach (abdominal) pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Vomiting
Constipation
Indigestion
Stomach (abdominal) pain
Other Common Side Effects:
Other Common Side Effects:
Acid or sour stomach
Belching
Stomach discomfort or upset
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Injection-site reactions
Gallbladder disease
Hypersensitivity reactions
Acid or sour stomach
Belching
Stomach discomfort or upset
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Injection-site reactions
Gallbladder disease
Hypersensitivity reactions
These are not all the possible side effects of Mounjaro®. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
For a full list of side effects, visit: Mayo Clinic – Tirzepatide Side Effects.
These are not all the possible side effects of Mounjaro®. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
For a full list of side effects, visit: Mayo Clinic – Tirzepatide Side Effects.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings & Precautions
Thyroid Tumor & Cancer Risk
Mounjaro® may cause thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer.
Watch for symptoms such as:
✔ A lump or swelling in the neck
✔ Hoarseness
✔ Trouble swallowing
✔ Shortness of breathIf you experience any of these symptoms, notify your healthcare provider immediately.
Do Not Use Mounjaro® If:
You or a family member have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
You have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
You are allergic to Mounjaro® or any of its ingredients.
For full prescribing information, consult your healthcare provider.
Thyroid Tumor & Cancer Risk
Mounjaro® may cause thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer.
Watch for symptoms such as:
✔ A lump or swelling in the neck
✔ Hoarseness
✔ Trouble swallowing
✔ Shortness of breathIf you experience any of these symptoms, notify your healthcare provider immediately.
Do Not Use Mounjaro® If:
You or a family member have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
You have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
You are allergic to Mounjaro® or any of its ingredients.
For full prescribing information, consult your healthcare provider.
Serious Side Effects of Mounjaro®
Serious Side Effects of Mounjaro®
Mounjaro® may cause serious side effects. If you experience any of the following, stop using Mounjaro® and seek medical attention immediately.
Mounjaro® may cause serious side effects. If you experience any of the following, stop using Mounjaro® and seek medical attention immediately.
⚠ Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis)
⚠ Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis)
✔ Symptoms: Severe, persistent pain in the stomach (abdomen) that does not go away, with or without vomiting.
✔ Pain may radiate from the abdomen to the back.
✔ Action: Stop using Mounjaro® and call your healthcare provider immediately.
✔ Symptoms: Severe, persistent pain in the stomach (abdomen) that does not go away, with or without vomiting.
✔ Pain may radiate from the abdomen to the back.
✔ Action: Stop using Mounjaro® and call your healthcare provider immediately.
⚠ Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
⚠ Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Your risk of low blood sugar is higher when using Mounjaro® with sulfonylureas or insulin.
✔ Symptoms:
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Sweating
Confusion or drowsiness
Headache
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Shakiness or jitteriness
Fast heartbeat
Anxiety, irritability, or mood changes
Hunger or weakness
✔ Action: If you experience symptoms, consume 15-20 grams of fast-acting sugar (e.g., fruit juice, soda, hard candy) and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Your risk of low blood sugar is higher when using Mounjaro® with sulfonylureas or insulin.
✔ Symptoms:
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Sweating
Confusion or drowsiness
Headache
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Shakiness or jitteriness
Fast heartbeat
Anxiety, irritability, or mood changes
Hunger or weakness
✔ Action: If you experience symptoms, consume 15-20 grams of fast-acting sugar (e.g., fruit juice, soda, hard candy) and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
⚠ Serious Allergic Reactions
⚠ Serious Allergic Reactions
✔ Symptoms:
Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Severe rash or itching
Fainting or dizziness
Very rapid heartbeat
✔ Action: Stop using Mounjaro® immediately and seek emergency medical help.
✔ Symptoms:
Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Severe rash or itching
Fainting or dizziness
Very rapid heartbeat
✔ Action: Stop using Mounjaro® immediately and seek emergency medical help.
⚠ Kidney Problems (Kidney Failure)
⚠ Kidney Problems (Kidney Failure)
✔ Risk: Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause dehydration, worsening kidney function.
✔ Action: Stay hydrated to reduce the risk of dehydration. Contact your doctor if kidney problems worsen.
✔ Risk: Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause dehydration, worsening kidney function.
✔ Action: Stay hydrated to reduce the risk of dehydration. Contact your doctor if kidney problems worsen.
⚠ Severe Stomach Problems
⚠ Severe Stomach Problems
✔ Symptoms: Persistent or severe stomach pain or discomfort.
✔ Action: Tell your healthcare provider if stomach problems do not go away.
✔ Symptoms: Persistent or severe stomach pain or discomfort.
✔ Action: Tell your healthcare provider if stomach problems do not go away.
⚠ Vision Changes
⚠ Vision Changes
✔ Action: Report any changes in vision or worsening eye health to your healthcare provider.
✔ Action: Report any changes in vision or worsening eye health to your healthcare provider.
⚠ Gallbladder Problems
⚠ Gallbladder Problems
✔ Symptoms:
Pain in the upper stomach (abdomen)
Fever
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Clay-colored stools
✔ Action: Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms, as gallbladder issues may require medical treatment.
For full safety information, consult your healthcare provider.
✔ Symptoms:
Pain in the upper stomach (abdomen)
Fever
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Clay-colored stools
✔ Action: Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms, as gallbladder issues may require medical treatment.
For full safety information, consult your healthcare provider.
Before using Mounjaro®
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Proper Injection Technique
Your healthcare provider should show you how to use Mounjaro® before your first injection to ensure safe and effective use.
Managing Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Discuss the risk of low blood sugar with your healthcare provider, especially if you are taking other diabetes medications. They can help you develop a plan to recognize and manage hypoglycemia.
Birth Control Considerations
Oral birth control pills may be less effective while using Mounjaro®.
Your healthcare provider may recommend an alternative form of birth control for:
- 4 weeks after starting Mounjaro®
- 4 weeks after each dose increase
For personalized guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Proper Injection Technique
Your healthcare provider should show you how to use Mounjaro® before your first injection to ensure safe and effective use.
Managing Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Discuss the risk of low blood sugar with your healthcare provider, especially if you are taking other diabetes medications. They can help you develop a plan to recognize and manage hypoglycemia.
Birth Control Considerations
Oral birth control pills may be less effective while using Mounjaro®.
Your healthcare provider may recommend an alternative form of birth control for:
- 4 weeks after starting Mounjaro®
- 4 weeks after each dose increase
For personalized guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Questions to Review with Your Healthcare Provider Before Using Mounjaro®
Questions to Review with Your Healthcare Provider Before Using Mounjaro®
Before starting Mounjaro®, discuss the following with your healthcare provider to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you:
Do you have any other medical conditions?
History of pancreas or kidney problems?
Severe stomach issues, such as gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying) or digestive disorders?
Do you take other diabetes medications?
Are you currently using insulin or sulfonylureas?
If so, your doctor may need to adjust your dosage to reduce the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Do you have a history of diabetic retinopathy?
Mounjaro® may worsen diabetic eye complications—your provider may recommend more frequent eye exams.
Are you pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding?
It is not known if Mounjaro® will harm an unborn baby or pass into breast milk.
Discuss birth control options and whether Mounjaro® is appropriate if you are trying to conceive.
Are you taking any other medications, vitamins, or supplements?
Some prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal products may interact with Mounjaro®.
Your doctor can help determine if any adjustments are needed.
For personalized medical advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Before starting Mounjaro®, discuss the following with your healthcare provider to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you:
Do you have any other medical conditions?
History of pancreas or kidney problems?
Severe stomach issues, such as gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying) or digestive disorders?
Do you take other diabetes medications?
Are you currently using insulin or sulfonylureas?
If so, your doctor may need to adjust your dosage to reduce the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Do you have a history of diabetic retinopathy?
Mounjaro® may worsen diabetic eye complications—your provider may recommend more frequent eye exams.
Are you pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding?
It is not known if Mounjaro® will harm an unborn baby or pass into breast milk.
Discuss birth control options and whether Mounjaro® is appropriate if you are trying to conceive.
Are you taking any other medications, vitamins, or supplements?
Some prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal products may interact with Mounjaro®.
Your doctor can help determine if any adjustments are needed.
For personalized medical advice, consult your healthcare provider.
How to take
How to take
Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions carefully and read the Instructions for Use that come with your medication.
Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions carefully and read the Instructions for Use that come with your medication.
Administration Guidelines
Administration Guidelines
Inject Mounjaro® subcutaneously (under the skin) in one of the following areas:
Stomach (abdomen)
Thigh
Upper arm
Use Mounjaro® once a week, at any time of the day, with or without food.
Do not mix Mounjaro® with insulin in the same injection.
If using both Mounjaro® and insulin, you may inject them in the same body area, but not right next to each other.
Rotate your injection site with each dose. Avoid using the same site repeatedly to prevent irritation.
If you take too much Mounjaro®, call your healthcare provider or seek medical advice promptly.
For complete usage details, consult your healthcare provider and the officialInstructions for Use included with your prescription.
Inject Mounjaro® subcutaneously (under the skin) in one of the following areas:
Stomach (abdomen)
Thigh
Upper arm
Use Mounjaro® once a week, at any time of the day, with or without food.
Do not mix Mounjaro® with insulin in the same injection.
If using both Mounjaro® and insulin, you may inject them in the same body area, but not right next to each other.
Rotate your injection site with each dose. Avoid using the same site repeatedly to prevent irritation.
If you take too much Mounjaro®, call your healthcare provider or seek medical advice promptly.
For complete usage details, consult your healthcare provider and the officialInstructions for Use included with your prescription.
Learn More About Mounjaro®
Learn More About Mounjaro®
Mounjaro® is a prescription medication. For more information:
📞 Call:1-833-807-MJRO (833-807-6576)
🌐 Visit: www.mounjaro.com
Important Note:
Important Note:
This summary provides basic information about Mounjaro® but does not include all details about the medication.
Read the full prescribing information included with your prescription each time it is filled.
This information does not replace discussions with your healthcare provider.
Your healthcare provider is the best source of medical advice to help determine if Mounjaro® is right for you.For complete medical guidance, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This summary provides basic information about Mounjaro® but does not include all details about the medication.
Read the full prescribing information included with your prescription each time it is filled.
This information does not replace discussions with your healthcare provider.
Your healthcare provider is the best source of medical advice to help determine if Mounjaro® is right for you.For complete medical guidance, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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