The many types
2.5 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Pen
First dose for initiating Mounjaro treatment.
This starting dose is only 2.5 mg, so the body can get used to the medication. It is given once a week for the first 4 weeks.
Classification: Starter Dose
Downtime: None
Best for: Mounjaro patients just starting out.
5 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Pen
Maintenance dose after the phase of loading.
After 4 weeks on 2.5 mg, the dose is commonly uptitrated to 5 mg weekly for a greater therapeutic effect
Classification: Maintenance Dose
Downtime: None
Best for: Patients who have finished the initial dose phase.
7.5 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Pen
Medium potency, adjusted to help with glycemic control.
If blood sugar need more control, FDA will increase the dose to 7.5 mg once a week after a maintenance dose of 5 mg.
Classification: Adjusted Maintenance Dose
Downtime: None
Best for: Patients who need additional blood sugar control.
10 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Pen
Higher dose for patients needing increased therapeutic effect.
You are not allowed to take more than the recommended dose However for patients that require tighter glycemic control, the dosage may be increased to 10 mg once weekly, based on a physician’s recommendation.
Classification: Increased Maintenance Dose
Downtime: None
Best for: Patients who are not achieving their glycemic control target at lower doses.
12.5 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Pen
High dose for effective glycemic control
For patients needing significant reduction of blood glucose, dosing may be increased to 12.5 mg once weekly, under a physician’s supervision.
Classification: Advanced Maintenance Dose
Downtime: None
Best for: Patients who require substantial glycemic control.
15 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Pen
Maximum dose for optimal therapeutic effect.
The maximum recommended dose, 15 mg weekly, is intended for patients who are unable to control their blood sugar at lower dosages.
Classification: Maximum Maintenance Dose
Downtime: None
Best for: Patients in need of acute therapeutic measures.