Mounjaro Kwikpen™

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus:,MOUNJARO is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise as monotherapy when metformin is not tolerated or contraindicated. in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.,Chronic Weight Management,MOUNJARO is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management, including weight loss and weight maintenance, in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 (obesity) or equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea, cardiovascular disease, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus).,Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA),MOUNJARO is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea in adults with obesity.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Refrigerate; Do not Shake

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Subcutaneous
• clear, colourless to slightly yellow, sterile solution

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 1 pen

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Tirzepatide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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