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Weight loss drug Tirzepatide: Diabetes and obesity are two problems that are very widespread in India. Once it enters the body, these two problems also cause other diseases. In such a situation, a drug is coming in the market which has proved to be effective in both diabetes and obesity. The name of the drug is 'Tirzepatide'. Let's know what this Tirzepatide is.
What is tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a type of chemical drug. The drugs approved for sale in India by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) are Mountjaro and Zepabound. Both drugs are two forms of the same tirzepatide. Mountjaro is a drug for treating type two diabetes and Zepabound is a weight loss drug. These drugs are available in the form of a pen (pre-filled pen) and a single-dose vial.
How does Tirzepatide work?
Tirazepatide works by mimicking two important hormones in the body called 'GIP' (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and 'GLP-1' (glucagon-like peptide). This drug activates certain types of hormones once it enters the body.
It stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin when blood sugar is high. It reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver, slows digestion and sends signals to the brain that the stomach is full, so the patient eats less.
As the drug lowers the patient's blood sugar levels, diabetes is controlled and the obese person starts losing weight due to reduced appetite. By affecting multiple systems in the body simultaneously, Tirzepatide benefits two problems: diabetes and weight gain. Zapbound is only given to people with a body mass index of 30 or more.
Tirezapaetide is not a magic wand
Taking tirzepatide is not going to create a miracle overnight. Tirzepatide will be beneficial only if the patient makes necessary changes in his lifestyle and diet, otherwise it will not work like a magic wand. Its overdose can also prove to be harmful.
Side Effects Of Salt: Tirzepatide
Every medicine has some side effects. Tirzepatide also has some side effects. I like…
• nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal distension
• stomach ache
• Dizziness
• Low blood sugar levels
However, the above side effects do not necessarily occur to everyone who takes the medicine and even those who take the medicine may not experience the side effects once the body gets used to the medicine.
Patients suffering from thyroid cancer called 'medullary carcinoma' are not allowed to take this medicine. This medicine is also not suitable for people whose family members have this cancer.
This must be kept in mind while taking tirzepatide
• Eat a low-calorie diet
• Do exercise or yoga or participate in sports to keep the body fit
• Diabetic patients should monitor their sugar levels regularly
• Metabolism – beware of gastrointestinal side effects
• Maintain adequate fluid intake
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage to achieve faster recovery
• Take these medicines only as advised by your doctor
Tirezapatilide has become the cause of the black market
Tirzepatide weight loss drugs are in great demand in obesity-stricken western countries. These drugs have been available abroad since 2022. Due to their good results, these drugs have become so popular in the American and European markets that people have started consuming them indiscriminately without consulting a doctor, due to which black marketing is also taking place.
Now, it will be interesting to see how Tirzepatide rocks the Indian market.