Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it

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Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it
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An injection drug known as tirzepatide, already approved by the FDA for treating Type 2 diabetes, is likely to gain approval for weight loss treatment this year. Here's what to know.

These conditions are associated with several leading causes of death, including The body normally releases two hormones, GLP-1 and GIP , to stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, according to reports.

Victoza, Ozempic and Trulicity are some of the brand names that are GLP-1 receptor agonists and initially developed for the treatment of diabetes, the website added.When people start eating, that stimulates the release of insulin for better blood sugar control. It may be more effective than current weight-loss medications because it binds to two receptors that decrease the sense of hunger, compared to only one receptor, such as those highlighted on social media platforms.

Among the participants who took the highest dose of 15mg, 63% of the people achieved at least 20% body-weight reductions as a key secondary endpoint, compared to 1.3% of those taking a placebo.What are the side effects of tirzepatide?

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