I know the injection is complete when the gray plunger is visible.Īlways dispose of the used pen in a sharps container. The first click means that the injection has started. Next, I place the base flat against my skin, then unlock.Īnd, the last step: I press and hold the purple button for up to 10 seconds. Throw the cap away and don't ever try to put it back on. I just need to make sure not to inject in the exact same spot.Ī good guideline is to have your next injection site be at least 1 inch away from your last one.Īnd right before injecting, I wash my hands.įirst, when the pen is locked, I pull straight down to remove the gray cap. If I want, I can use the same area of my body every week. And if I need it, I can have someone help me inject. I can also use the back of my upper arms. I can administer it to my belly - at least 2 inches away from the belly button - or the tops of my thighs. I also need to check that the medicine is not frozen, not cloudy, not discolored, and does not have particles.
It's important to make sure you've got the right medicine and dose and that the medicine hasn't expired. When it's time to take my weekly dose, I need to double-check a few things first. There's a clear window, so I can see the medicine.īut where's the needle, you ask? Tucked inside, where I never have to see it. This is the base cap - it stays on until right before I inject.Īnd it's kept in the locked position, too. If it's been more than 4 days (96 hours), skip that dose.Īdminister your next dose on your next regularly scheduled day.īut now I want to help you get familiar with the pen. If you DO miss a dose, and it's been less than 4 days (96 hours), take your dose as soon as possible. It may make it easier to know what to do if you miss a dose. Your reminder style is up to you - the important thing is having one in place.īecause, sometimes the everyday can get overwhelming, right?Īlthough I can take my dose whenever I want on my scheduled day, I try to take it at the same time. I set it so I don't forget to take my weekly dose.
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Now let's take a closer look at the pen and how to use it.
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Talk to your doctor about any side effects you have.Īnd, make sure to stick around for the full important safety information at the end of this video. The most common side effects reported by patients were nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, and stomach pain. Mounjaro is a once-weekly injectable medicine that comes in a single-dose pen. That's why my doctor prescribed Mounjaro to help manage my type 2 diabetes by lowering my blood sugar. Now, if you're about to start taking once-weekly Mounjaro, you've probably been trying to get those A1C numbers down, like me.Īnd also, the numbers on the scale. You can also review the 4 injection steps on. Read the Instructions for Use that came with your pen. I'll also talk about how to safely dispose of used Mounjaro pens and the importance of weekly reminders. I'm going to show you how to store Mounjaro, how to check it before taking it, and the 4 steps for administering your weekly dose. Hi there! If you're watching this video, you want to know how to take once-weekly Mounjaro. See Purpose and Safety Summary with Warnings at the end of this video. Do not take Mounjaro if you or any of your family have ever had MTC or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). It is not known if Mounjaro will cause thyroid tumors, or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people. In studies with rats, Mounjaro and medicines that work like Mounjaro caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
It is not known if Mounjaro is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.Mounjaro is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes.It is not known if Mounjaro can be used in people who have had pancreatitis.
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