Eli Lilly Weight Loss Drug: A drug launched by US pharma company in India, has bagged mass popularity because it is meant to cure obesity and diabetes. US giant, Eli Lilly launched Mounjaro (tirzepatide) which is a prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose). In India, the monthly price ranges from Rs 14,000 to Rs 17,500.
Mounjaro Price In India:
Mounjaro is prescribed in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg per 0.5 mL injection. The price of 2.5mg and 5mg of Mounjaro is at Rs 3,500 and Rs 4,375 in India. The prices are cheaper compared to Mounjaro sold in US which costs around $1,000 or approximately Rs 86,000 per month.
Eli Lilly said, this India-specific pricing reflects Lilly's commitment to expanding access to innovative treatments in the country. It added, "We are committed to expanding access to innovative treatments in India. At this stage, we do not have any partnership announcements regarding Mounjaro (tirzepatide)."
Due to this launch, as per reports, Indian pharma companies such as Cipla, Dr Reddy's, Lupin, Natco Pharma, Mankind Pharma, and Biocon are likely to launch a much more affordable version of Ozempic.
However, while Mounjaro seems like a remedy for weight loss and diabetes, there are certain side effects and measures that is attached to its wagon.
As per the main website, here are some of the side effects that could be caused by Mounjaro:
Common Side Effects: Most common side effects of Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and stomach (abdominal) pain. These are not all the possible side effects of Mounjaro. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or doesn't go away.
Serious Side Effects, as per Eli Lilly website:
1. Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Mounjaro and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
2. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Mounjaro with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, or mood changes, hunger, weakness and feeling jittery.
Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Mounjaro and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.
Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Mounjaro.
Gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), and clay-colored stools.
Food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Mounjaro may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Mounjaro before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures.
Apart from this, Mounjaro injection are not meant for people with type 1 diabetes, and children under the age of 18 years.
Before using Mounjaro, ensure the following:
1. Your healthcare provider should show you how to use Mounjaro before you use it for the first time.
2. Talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.
3. If you take birth control pills by mouth, talk to your healthcare provider before you use Mounjaro. Birth control pills may not work as well while using Mounjaro. Your healthcare provider may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start Mounjaro and for 4 weeks after each increase in your dose of Mounjaro.
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