Tirzepatide is a prescription medication that activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. Zepbound® (tirzepatide) is FDA-approved, in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or adults with overweight who have at least one weight-related condition. It is also FDA-approved for certain adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.
A medically supervised weight-management program may combine prescription medication, nutrition guidance, physical activity recommendations, and regular progress monitoring.
Prescription evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional
Weekly medication administration according to the patient's prescription
Weekly weight and progress checks
Medication tolerance monitoring
Review of side effects
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Progress tracking
Dose adjustments only when clinically appropriate and prescribed
Prescription medication. Use only as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
For FDA-approved Zepbound®, tirzepatide is administered subcutaneously once weekly.
Tirzepatide is a prescription medication that activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. Zepbound® (tirzepatide) is FDA-approved, in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or adults with overweight who have at least one weight-related condition. It is also FDA-approved for certain adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.
A medically supervised weight-management program may combine prescription medication, nutrition guidance, physical activity recommendations, and regular progress monitoring.
Prescription evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional
Weekly medication administration according to the patient's prescription
Weekly weight and progress checks
Medication tolerance monitoring
Review of side effects
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Progress tracking
Dose adjustments only when clinically appropriate and prescribed
Prescription medication. Use only as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
For FDA-approved Zepbound®, tirzepatide is administered subcutaneously once weekly.
