This chapter expands the discussion to extra-pancreatic effects of GLP-1based therapies
Those with a history of pancreatitis, medullary thyroid carcinoma, or a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) should avoid using this medication
Many patients experience brief plateaus lasting 412 weeks, which typically resolve with minor dietary adjustments or, rarely, dose modifications
Dose & Individual Tolerance Increasing or taking higher doses of Mounjaro can increase the medicines side effects of digestion
But leaving reconstituted tirzepatide at room temperature for extended periods degrades the peptide
On arrival, store the lyophilised powder refrigerated at 28C, away from light, to maintain stability