Duration of action describes how long the medication produces therapeutic effects
Despite the growing interest in these medications, there is also concern about their misuse
However, the FDA still must review the actual application and determine whether the statutory and regulatory requirements for licensure are satisfied
By interacting with both the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors, Tirzepatide effectively regulates appetite, decreases food consumption, and enhances insulin sensitivity, ultimately leading to significant reductions in body weight
Though intuitively, people should prefer a pill over an injection, in my experience, patients are willing to take the weekly injection if it provides more robust weight and A1C lowering outcomes, says Tan
This can stop the injection