





Tirzepatide
Mounjaro® · Zepbound®
FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro®) and for chronic weight management and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity (Zepbound®).
- Drug class
- GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist
- How it is given
- Once-weekly injection
- Prescription
- Required
- Dispensed by
- DiRx Inc. · licensed pharmacy
FDA status: Brand-name versions (Mounjaro® · Zepbound®) are FDA-approved. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive.
Pricing is shared after you speak with our team and a licensed doctor approves treatment. Clinics see pricing after account verification.
Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and decreased appetite.
This is not the complete list of risks. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor. Official label (DailyMed) ↗
How to get started
- Call us at (954) 420-7747.
- Talk with a licensed doctor, who reviews your health history and decides if this medicine is right for you.
- If prescribed, our team shares pricing and a licensed pharmacy fills your order.
The molecule: Tirzepatide
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- Formula
- C225H348N48O68
- Molar mass
- 4,813.0 g/mol
- Heavy atoms
- 341
- PubChem CID
- 166567236 ↗
Source: PubChem, National Library of Medicine (public domain).
Questions about Tirzepatide
What is Tirzepatide approved for?
FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro®) and for chronic weight management and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity (Zepbound®).
How is Tirzepatide taken?
Once-weekly injection. Your doctor explains how to use the medicine prescribed for you. EKO Labs does not publish dosing instructions.
What are the main safety risks of Tirzepatide?
Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and decreased appetite. This is not the complete list of risks. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor.
Do I need a prescription for Tirzepatide?
Yes. Tirzepatide is a prescription medicine. A doctor licensed in your state reviews your health history and decides whether it is right for you. Booking a call does not guarantee a prescription.
Is a compounded version the same as the brand-name medicine?
Brand-name versions (Mounjaro® · Zepbound®) are FDA-approved. If your doctor prescribes a compounded version, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for you and is not itself FDA-approved; your doctor and pharmacist explain which version you receive.
How much does Tirzepatide cost?
Pricing is shared after you speak with our team and a licensed doctor approves treatment. Clinics see pricing after account verification.
Videos: how it works and how it is used
Independent videos from doctors, hospitals and health educators on YouTube. They are for general education; your doctor gives the instructions for your treatment.
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