How to Use Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes

How to Use Mounjaro 1. Form Mounjaro comes as a prefilled injection pen. It is injected under the skin (subcutaneous) — usually in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. 2. Dosing Schedule It’s typically taken once a week, on the same day each week. Your doctor will usually start you on a low dose (2.5 mg) to reduce side effects, then increase gradually. 3. Steps for Injection Wash your hands and prepare a clean surface. Choose your injection site (rotate sites weekly). Remove the pen cap, place the pen flat against your skin, and press the button to inject. Wait for the click or hold as instructed until the dose is fully delivered (usually a few seconds). Dispose of the used pen in a sharps container. 4. Storage Store Mounjaro pens in the refrigerator (2–8 °C). You can keep it at room temperature for up to 21 days if needed, but avoid heat and sunlight. 5. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible within 4 days (96 hours). If more than 4 days have passed, skip it and take your next dose on your regular day. --- ⚠️ Important Safety Notes Only use Mounjaro if prescribed by a doctor. Do not share your pen with anyone. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain (could be a sign of pancreatitis). Not recommended for people with personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 syndrome. --- Would you like me to make a step-by-step illustrated guide (easy-to-follow visual instruction) for Mounjaro injection? This can make it simpler if you’re new to using it.