Mounjaro Injections Starter Pack 2.5mg + 5mg

How to use Mounjaro Injections Starter Pack 2.5mg + 5mg

For your first dose of 2.5mg you will:

• Inspect the pen before use – check the expiry date on the pen, the dose and discard if there's particulate matter or discolouration, and don’t use it if the pen has been frozen.

• Attach the needle and prime your injection pen.

• Choose a site of injection (abdomen, thigh, or the back of the upper arm) and clean the area with an alcohol wipe.

• Administer your dose and replace the needle cap.

• Dispose of the needle in your sharps bin (4).

You will take your 2.5mg dose once-weekly for month one of your treatment as there are 4 doses in one Mounjaro Kwikpen.

How do I increase my dose from 2.5mg to 5mg?

Increasing your dose from 2.5mg to 5mg is easy once you are used to using the Mounjaro Kwikpen.

If you are tolerating 2.5mg well, you will simply increase your dose to 5mg the following month by using your second 5mg dose pen once-weekly for the following month. If you are then tolerating your 5mg dose well and are losing weight you can remain on the 5mg as it is a maintenance dose, or if you feel your weight loss is slow you can then move up in 2.5mg increments to 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg if needed (3).

You can discuss all dose increases with your prescriber.

How should I store the 5mg pen while I'm still using the 2.5mg pen in month one?

When you receive both pens place both in your fridge immediately. You can then start using the 2.5mg pen immediately as your first month dose. As Mounjaro has a shelf life of 24 months when refrigerated (2-8℃) and the pens are delivered in cold-chain, you will refrigerate your second 5mg pen (2-8℃) until you need it for your second month of treatment.

What happens if I'm not tolerating 2.5mg well when it's time to move to 5mg?

If you are not tolerating 2.5mg well, you can remain on 2.5mg by ordering another 2.5mg pen and keep your 5mg refrigerated until you are ready to move up doses to 5mg.

You can discuss any side effects and your tolerability with your prescriber who will recommend the correct course of treatment.

If you are worried about side effects or dose increases you can contact support team .

What's included in the Mounjaro 2.5mg + 5mg Starter Pack?

In the Mounjaro 2.5mg + 5mg starter pack, you will receive one 2.5mg Kwikpen and one 5mg Kwikpen. You will use the 2.5mg pen for your first month of treatment and use the 5mg pen in the second month.