Immediate medical attention is warranted if a patient experiences severe symptoms after injection, including significant difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting that prevents fluid intake, signs of severe hypoglycaemia (confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures), or symptoms of an allergic reaction such as widespread rash, facial swelling, or throat tightness
Rapid, sustained weight loss from any cause, where the skeleton loses its daily load too quickly for the bone-building cells to compensate
Tirzepatide works by mimicking two gut hormones GLP-1 and GIP that regulate blood sugar and appetite
Patients may also receive training on injection techniques to ensure they can self-administer the medication safely and effectively
It plays roles in neurotransmitter function, sleep quality, and overall metabolic health