How to use Mounjaro
How to use Mounjaro
Mounjaro is an injectable prescription drug that is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (high blood pressure) in people with type 2 diabetes.
- It is still unclear whether Santa Mounjaro can cause heart disease in people.
- Mounjaro is not suitable for people with type 1 diabetes.
- It is currently unclear whether Festival Mounjaro is effective and safe for use by children under 18 years of age.
Tell your healthcare provider if you develop a breast lump or swelling, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In one study of one group, Mounjaro and drugs like Mounjaro caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is currently unknown whether Mounjaro causes thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in humans. Do not take Mounjaro if you or a family member have ever had MTC, or if you have thyroid cancer, an endocrine disorder called multiple neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2).
Mounjaro is a once-weekly injection in a single-dose pen.
It's not insulin. I can take it with or without meals.
Mounjaro may cause side effects.
The most common side effects reported by patients are nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, and stomach pain.
Discuss any side effects you have with your doctor.
Now let's take a closer look at the pen and how to use it.
I set it so I don't forget to take my weekly dose.
Your reminder style is up to you - the important thing is having one in place.
Because, sometimes the everyday can get overwhelming, right?
Although I can take my dose whenever I want on my scheduled day, I try to take it at the same time.
It may make it easier to know what to do if you miss a dose...
If you DO miss a dose, and it's been less than 4 days (96 hours), take your dose as soon as possible.
You can take your next dose as usual.
If it's been more than 4 days (96 hours), skip that dose.
Administer your next dose on your next regularly scheduled day.
But now I want to help you get familiar with the pen...
This is the base cap - it stays on until right before I inject.
And it's kept in the locked position, too.
There's a clear window, so I can see the medicine.
But where's the needle, you ask? Tucked inside, where I never have to see it.
When it's time to take my weekly dose, I need to double-check a few things first.
It's important to make sure you've got the right medicine and dose and that the medicine hasn't expired. Make sure the pen isn't damaged, too.
I also need to check that the medicine is not frozen, not cloudy, not discolored, and does not have particles.
Now, I have to decide where to inject.
I have options. I can administer it to my belly - at least 2 inches away from the belly button - or the tops of my thighs.
I can also use the back of my upper arms. And if I need it, I can have someone help me inject.
If I want, I can use the same area of my body every week. I just need to make sure not to inject in the exact same spot.
A good guideline is to have your next injection site be at least 1 inch away from your last one.
And right before injecting, I wash my hands.
Then, it's Pull, Place, and Press.
First, when the pen is locked, I pull straight down to remove the gray cap. Throw the cap away and don't ever try to put it back on.
And, don't touch the needle.
Next, I place the base flat against my skin, then unlock.
And, the last step: I press and hold the purple button for up to 10 seconds. The first click means that the injection has started. There's another click when it's done.
I know the injection is complete when the gray plunger is visible.
And... the injection is done!
Always dispose of the used pen in a sharps container. And keep the sharps container in a safe place, away from kids and pets.
Don't ever throw pens in household trash, or recycle the used sharps container.
With the Mounjaro Pen, I can take my once-weekly dose at home, or bring it with me for a last-minute getaway.
The pen can remain at room temperature for up to 21 days. But keep it in its original carton, and out of direct heat and sunlight.
So let's recap: Store your medications in the refrerator and check them before taking them.
Wash your hands and follow the 4 steps to take your weekly dose.
Dispose of the pen safely and make sure you have set a reminder for next week's dose.
Controlling my blood sugar is important to me. That’s why my doctor and I decided to use Mounjaro.
If you have any questions about treatment with Mounjaro, visit Mounjaro.com and talk to your doctor.
