India has recently received a treatment for type 2 diabetes, which also helps in weight loss. Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) has officially launched in India.
The drug has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). It has been anticipated that it will transform the treatment for diabetes and obesity in the country. The health authorities and experts have been counting this launch as a powerful solution for the rising cases of diabetes and obesity in the country.
The possible price of Mounjaro in India -
The weekly injections of Mounjaro will be available in India with different doses and prices. The capped prices for the injections are as follows:
2.5 mg injection - ₹3,500, and
5 mg injection – ₹4,375.
It is a once-a-week treatment, therefore the monthly treatment of the drug will cost between ₹14,000 and ₹17,500. Meanwhile, if the price is compared to the US market, it ranges between ₹86,000 to ₹1,00,000.
How does Mounjaro help with diabetes and weight loss?
Mounjaro is a dual-action medication that activates two key hormone receptors:
1. GIP (Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide) – Helps regulate insulin secretion and improves the body’s ability to break down sugar.
2. GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) – Lowers appetite, slows digestion, and enhances fat metabolism, leading to weight loss.
This unique combination makes Mounjaro one of the most effective diabetes and weight-loss drugs available today.
Who should and should not take Mounjaro?
The drug is ideal for people who-
Who are struggling to control their blood sugar and are dealing with type 2 diabetes.
Who has not received proper treatment with traditional diabetes medication.
Who are obese or overweight.
The drug should not be taken by people -
Who are pregnant or are planning to conceive.
Who has a history of thyroid cancer or severe pancreatitis.
Possible side-effects of Mounjaro -
It is advised that an individual should start taking medicine only after consulting a doctor. However, some of the potential side effects of the medications are -
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation
- Reduced appetite and digestive issues
- Inflammation of the pancreas
- Gallbladder problems and kidney risks, and
- Vision changes