Tirzepatide
Indications
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus as monotherapy [if metformin inappropriate], Type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with other antidiabetic drugs (including insulin) [if existing treatment fails to achieve adequate glycaemic control]
- Weight management [in conjunction with dietary measures and increased physical activity in individuals with a BMI of 30 kg/m2or more, or in individuals with a BMI of 27 kg/m2or more in the presence of at least one weight-related co-morbidity]
Drug Interactions
14 drug interactions identified for Tirzepatide. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Delayed gastric emptying; diabetic retinopathy; general anaesthesia or deep sedation (risk of pulmonary aspiration due to delayed gastric emptying); history of pancreatitis; severe gastro-intestinal d...
Side Effects
Common or very common Alopecia; appetite decreased (in patients with type 2 diabetes); asthenia; burping; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; h...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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