Mounjaro®滿健樂 is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, with the active ingredient being tirzepatide.

• Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Especially those who cannot control their blood sugar through diet and exercise.
• Patients Needing Weight Loss: Many type 2 diabetes patients also face issues of being overweight or obese, and Mounjaro’s effectiveness in weight loss is particularly important for these patients.
• Patients Not Benefiting from Other Treatments: For those who are unable to achieve blood sugar control goals despite using other diabetes medications (such as oral medications or insulin).
• Patients Seeking Overall Health Improvement: Some patients wish to improve their overall health by controlling blood sugar and losing weight.

• BMI below 27
• BMI between 27 and 30 without issues related to the “three highs” (hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol)
• Patients with type 1 diabetes
• History of pancreatitis
• Pregnant women, those planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding (safety not established)
• Individuals with liver or kidney dysfunction
• Patients with severe gastrointestinal diseases or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery
• Individuals with thyroid cancer or a family history of it
• Individuals with endocrine cancers or a family history of them
• Diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration
• Allergies to the medication’s ingredients

Mounjaro®滿健樂 has multiple dosage options. Please schedule a consultation with a doctor to determine the appropriate dosage for you. The starting dosage is 2.5 mg once a week. During your follow-up visit, let your doctor know how you respond to the current dosage, and the doctor will make adjustments based on your response.

• Mounjaro®滿健樂 is administered once a week, following the dosage recommended by your doctor.
• It is a subcutaneous injection, and the best injection sites are the front side of the abdomen, the outer thigh, or the upper arm.

The most common side effects of Mounjaro®滿健樂 are gastrointestinal discomfort, including nausea, bloating, constipation, and vomiting. These side effects are most likely to occur when the dosage is increased, and they are usually not severe. They are most common when first starting the medication, and most patients will experience a gradual reduction in side effects.