The medicine Mounjaro (tirzepatide) from the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly (LILY34), intended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, received approval from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) on Monday (25).
Competing with the Ozempico (semaglutide), the weekly injectable remedy aims to improve blood sugar control in adult patients thanks to the active ingredient of tirzepatide. It can be found in concentrations of 5 mg/mL, 10 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL, 25 mg/mL and 30 mg/mL.
According to Anvis“the drug is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).”
Clinical studies have confirmed that the Mounjaro it is the most effective medicine on the market for treatment, as it has the highest glycemic power already approved, compared to competitors such as Ozempico.
Does Mounjaro help you lose weight?
According to the new Anvisa register published in the Official Journal of the Union (DOU), the tirzepatidedrug of Mounjarohas the advantage of a “favorable change in body weight (weight loss), as overweight and obesity contribute to the pathophysiology of T2DM.”
In simpler terms, the medicine delays the emptying of your stomach, making you feel full longer. Additionally, the brain’s hunger signals are inhibited, suppressing appetite.
Therefore, medicines like it Mounjaro AND Ozempico end up being used “off-label”, i.e. in a way not indicated on the package leaflet, to facilitate weight loss OR weight loss.
However, it is worth noting that Anvisa’s recommendation is to use these drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or to control blood glucose levels, in parallel with diet and exercise under the supervision of professionals.
Mounjaro price in Brazil
OR Mounjaro It should take a few more months to reach pharmacy shelves. First, the price must be set by the Medicines Market Regulatory Chamber (CMED).
In the United States, where the medicine of Eli Lillycan now be found in pharmacies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, four doses of injection (equivalent to one month of use) cost more than 1,000 dollars (about R$ 5,000 at current prices), for customers without health insurance.
Source: Terra
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