Health Library · Medications

What is Mounjaro / Zepbound

Overview

Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist — once-weekly injection with more weight loss than semaglutide (~22% at max dose). Mounjaro for diabetes; Zepbound for weight loss and OSA with obesity.

Treatment

Weekly injection, escalated slowly. Superior weight loss and A1c reduction vs semaglutide in head-to-head trials.