Mounjaro

MOUNJARO is contraindicated in patients with: A personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Known serious hypersensitivity to tirzepatide or any of the excipients in MOUNJARO. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with MOUNJARO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use). Risk of Thyroid C-Cell Tumors Inform patients that MOUNJARO causes thyroid C-cell tumors in rats and that the human relevance of this finding has not been determined. Counsel patients to report symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, dysphagia, or dyspnea) to their healthcare provider [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Acute Pancreatitis Inform patients of the potential risk for acute pancreatitis and its symptoms: severe abdominal pain that sometimes radiates to the back, and which may or may not be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. Instruct patients to discontinue MOUNJARO promptly and contact their physician if pancreatitis is suspected [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin Inform patients that the risk of hypoglycemia is increased when MOUNJARO is used with an insulin secretagogue (such as a sulfonylurea) or insulin. Educate patients on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Hypersensitivity Reactions Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with use of MOUNJARO. Advise patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them to stop taking MOUNJARO and seek medical advice promptly if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion Inform patients of the potential risk of acute kidney injury due to dehydration associated with gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Advise patients to take precautions to avoid fluid depletion. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of acute kidney injury and instruct them to promptly report any of these signs or symptoms or persistent (or extended) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions Inform patients of the potential risk of severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if they have severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. Diabetic Retinopathy Complications in Patients with a History of Diabetic Retinopathy Inform patients to contact their healthcare provider if changes in vision are experienced during treatment with MOUNJARO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. Acute Gallbladder Disease Inform patients of the risk of acute gallbladder disease. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider for appropriate clinical follow-up if gallbladder disease is suspected [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]. Pulmonary Aspiration During General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation Inform patients that MOUNJARO may cause their stomach to empty more slowly which may lead to complications with anesthesia or deep sedation during planned surgeries or procedures. Instruct patients to inform healthcare providers prior to any planned surgeries or procedures if they are taking MOUNJARO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]. Never Share a MOUNJARO KwikPen Between Patients Advise patients that they must never share a MOUNJARO KwikPen with another person, even if the pen needle is changed, because doing so carries a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)]. Pregnancy Advise a pregnant woman of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise women to inform their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or intend to become pregnant [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Contraception Use of MOUNJARO may reduce the efficacy of oral hormonal contraceptives. Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method or add a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after initiation and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation with MOUNJARO [see Drug Interactions (7.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.3), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Administration Instruct patients how to prepare and administer the correct dose of MOUNJARO and assess their ability to inject subcutaneously to ensure the proper administration of MOUNJARO. Instruct patients using MOUNJARO vials to always use a new syringe and needle for each injection. Use a syringe appropriate for dose administration (e.g., a 1 mL syringe capable of measuring a 0.5 mL or 0.6 mL dose). Notify the patient of which MOUNJARO presentation they will be receiving and ensure training is appropriate for the specific MOUNJARO presentation. Advise patients to refer to the IFU in case of any change in the presentation. Advise caregivers that MOUNJARO KwikPen is not recommended for self-administration by pediatric patients or those with visual impairment unless their healthcare provider determines the patient can properly administer [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Missed Doses Inform patients if a dose is missed, it should be administered as soon as possible within 4 days after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, the missed dose should be skipped and the next dose should be administered on the regularly scheduled day. In each case, inform patients to resume their regular once weekly dosing schedule [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA. Copyright 2022, 2026, Eli Lilly and Company. All rights reserved.