MOUNJARO 15MG 4 INJECTION

MOUNJARO 15MG 4 INJECTION

What is Monjaro

Monjaro is a weekly injection approved for use to lower blood sugar (blood glucose) in adults with Type II diabetes 

Monjaro works to reduce blood sugar levels by increasing insulin production 

It also slows down the rate at which food passes through your body, making you feel full for longer.

Mungaro (Tirzepatide) is the first dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonist which means it acts on glucose-dependent insulinotropic receptors (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide receptor 1 (GLP-1).

Monjaro can be used as a single therapy or in combination with other diabetes medications including metformin depressants and sulfonylureasorSGLT2.

Monjaro is not for use in people with Type 1 diabetes

How terzipatide works

* Terzipatide acts on GLP-1 and GIP receptors as a double agonist.

* Improves insulin sensitivity, reduces glucagon secretion and also increases insulin response.

* In addition, terzipatide slows gastric emptying, stimulates satiety, lowers glucose levels after eating and fasting, and also works to reduce food intake, and therefore may reduce the total body weight

Before using Monjaro:

* Tell your pharmacist if you are allergic to Monjaro or any other medicines. Ask your pharmacist or refer to the medication manual for a list of ingredients.

* Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had pancreatic or kidney diseases 

* Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor

How to use Monjaro pens

• The recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg subcutaneously once a week.

* Your doctor may increase the dose to a once-weekly injection of 5 mg subcutaneously, after 4 weeks.

• After taking the current dose for at least 4 weeks, your doctor may increase the current dose by 2.5 mg if more blood sugar control is needed.

• The highest dose is 15 mg subcutaneously once a week.

• In all doses, it is given once a week, with or without meals, at any time of the day.

• While using Monjaro, keep in mind the following precautions:

1.         You can use this medicine at any time of the day, with or without food and drink.

2.         The best places to inject are the front of your waist (abdomen), the front of your thighs, or the top of your arm.

3.         Use the drug at the same appointment 

4.         Do not mix this medicine with other drugs that are injected (such as insulin).

5.         Do not inject intravenously or intramuscularly.

6.         You can change the doses in special circumstances, so always follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.

7.         Change (rotate) your injection site with each injection. Do not use the same location for each injection

8.         If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless the time is approaching for your next dose.

9.         Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose

What should I do if I miss a dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it within 4 days after the missed dose. However, if more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and continue with the usual dosing schedule. Do not inject two doses within 3 days of each other

How to store mungaro needles

According to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, it is kept in the refrigerator (two degrees Celsius – 8 degrees Celsius). It does not freeze. If the pen is frozen, do not use it.

It is kept in the original case to protect it from light.

Monjaro can be kept without refrigeration at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius for up to 21 days.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes of children and their intake..

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