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It acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and a glucosedependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)\u003Cbr>receptor agonist.\u003Cbr>GLP-1 and GIP are both incretin hormones, which are hormones that are released\u003Cbr>after eating.\u003Cbr>Tirzepatide works by mimicking their effects including telling the pancreas to release insulin after eating and signaling the liver to lower the amount of glucose it’s making, which helps lower blood sugar. They also signal the brain to help slow down gastric emptying, decrease food intake and, modulate fat utilization which leads to weight loss.\u003Cbr>A Tirzepatide regimen can also lead to healthier blood sugar levels, which can help patients feel more energetic throughout their day. Stabilized and controlled blood sugar levels can also help improve other areas of overall health.\u003Cbr>Always follow your provider’s instruction.\u003Cbr>Standard Titration Dosing Schedule:\u003Cbr>Tirzepatide 25mg/Pyridoxine HCL 4mg per mL\u003Cbr>• Week 1 through week 4 : Inject 10 units (2.5mg) once weekly\u003Cbr>• Week 5 through week 8: Inject 20 units (5mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>• Week 9 through week 12: Inject 30 units (7.5mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>• Week 13 through week 16: Inject 40 units (10mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>• Week 17 through week 20: Inject 50 units (12.5mg) once weekly\u003Cbr>• Week 21 onwards: Inject 60 units (15 mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>Alternate Titration Dosing Schedule:\u003Cbr>Tirzepatide 25mg/Pyridoxine HCL 4mg per mL\u003Cbr>• Week 1 through week 4 : Inject 8 units\u003Cbr>During the increase in dosage, patients should be aware of any unwanted side effects such as:\u003Cbr>• Loss of appetite (i. e. , constant\u003Cbr>Each line is equivalent to 2 units.\u003Cbr>(2mg) once weekly\u003Cbr>• Week 5 through week 8: Inject 16 units (4mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>• Week 9 through week 12: Inject 24 units\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>feelings of fullness that go beyond the desired results)\u003Cbr>Light-headed or dizzy sensations Persistent lethargic feeling Gastrointestinal discomfort Diarrhea\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(6mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>• Week 13 through week 16: Inject 34 units (8.5mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>• Week 17 through week 20: Inject 44 units (11mg) once weekly\u003Cbr>• Week 21 through 24: Inject 54 units (13.5 mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>•Week 24 onwards: Inject 58 units (14.5 mg) once weekly.\u003Cbr>Our Vial Sizes:\u003Cbr>• 0.8 mL vial = 80 units per vial\u003Cbr>• 2.4 mL = 240 units per vial |","cbCaiqv26be972MJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqv26be972MJ","pdf",1152500,"English","# Tirzepatide injections overview\n## How it works\n## Standard titration dosing schedule\n## Alternate titration dosing schedule\n## Possible side effects during dose increases\n## Vial sizes","[{\"question\":\"What is tirzepatide and what benefits does it support?\",\"answer\":\"Tirzepatide is a dual action drug intended to boost weight loss and help improve blood sugar levels. 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