Tirzepatide

ATC code
A10BX16
Therapeutic class
Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist · Other blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins
Forms
solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Brand names
Mounjaro (EU) · Zepbound (US)
Overall confidence
high

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

nausea · diarrhea · decreased appetite · vomiting · constipation · dyspepsia · abdominal pain

Rare but serious

acute pancreatitis · cholelithiasis · cholecystitis · gastroparesis · severe hypersensitivity reactions · acute kidney injury · ileus

Pregnancy and lactation

Should not be used during pregnancy. It is recommended that women of childbearing potential use contraception. Treatment should be discontinued at least 1 month before a planned pregnancy. Should not be used during breast-feeding.

Recent literature (PubMed)