Common Adverse Reactions
Table 2 shows common adverse reactions associated with the use of ZEPBOUND in the placebo-controlled trials for chronic weight management. These adverse reactions occurred more commonly with ZEPBOUND than with placebo and occurred in at least 2% of patients treated with ZEPBOUND.
Table 2: Adverse Reactions (≥2% and Greater than Placebo) in ZEPBOUND-Treated Adults with Obesity or Overweight for Chronic Weight Management
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Adverse Reaction | Placebo (N=958) % | ZEPBOUND 5 mg (N=630) % | ZEPBOUND 10 mg (N=948) % | ZEPBOUND 15 mg (N=941) % |
| Nausea
| 8
| 25
| 29
| 28
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| Diarrheaa | 8
| 19
| 21
| 23
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| Vomiting
| 2
| 8
| 11
| 13
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| Constipationb | 5
| 17
| 14
| 11
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| Abdominal Painc | 5
| 9
| 9
| 10
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| Dyspepsia
| 4
| 9
| 9
| 10
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| Injection Site Reactionsd | 2
| 6
| 8
| 8
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| Fatiguee | 3
| 5
| 6
| 7
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| Hypersensitivity Reactions
| 3
| 5
| 5
| 5
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| Eructation
| 1
| 4
| 5
| 5
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| Hair Loss
| 1
| 5
| 4
| 5
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
| 2
| 4
| 4
| 5
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| Flatulence
| 2
| 3
| 3
| 4
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| Abdominal Distension
| 2
| 3
| 3
| 4
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| Dizziness
| 2
| 4
| 5
| 4
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| Hypotensionf | 0
| 1
| 1
| 2
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Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions
In ZEPBOUND clinical trials, gastrointestinal adverse reactions occurred more frequently among patients receiving ZEPBOUND (5 mg 56%, 10 mg 56%, 15 mg 56%) than placebo (30%). More patients receiving ZEPBOUND 5 mg (1.9%), ZEPBOUND 10 mg (3.3%), and ZEPBOUND 15 mg (4.3%) discontinued treatment due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions than patients receiving placebo (0.5%). The majority of nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea events occurred during dose escalation and decreased over time.
Hypotension
In ZEPBOUND clinical trials, hypotension occurred more frequently among patients taking ZEPBOUND (1.6%) than patients taking placebo (0.1%). Hypotension was more frequently seen in ZEPBOUND-treated patients on concomitant antihypertensive therapy (2.2%) compared to ZEPBOUND-treated patients not on antihypertensive therapy (1.2%). Hypotension also occurred in association with gastrointestinal adverse events and dehydration.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
In ZEPBOUND clinical trials, immediate hypersensitivity reactions (within one day after drug administration) occurred in 2.1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients compared to 0.4% of placebo-treated patients, while non-immediate hypersensitivity reactions occurred in 3.5% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients compared to 2.7% of placebo-treated patients. Among ZEPBOUND-treated patients, hypersensitivity reactions were more frequent in those with anti-tirzepatide antibodies (6.2%) compared to those who did not develop anti-tirzepatide antibodies (3%) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)]. The majority of the hypersensitivity reactions in trials were skin reactions (e.g., rash, itching).
Injection Site Reactions
In ZEPBOUND-treated patients in clinical trials, injection site reactions were more frequent in those with anti-tirzepatide antibodies (11.3%) compared to those who did not develop anti-tirzepatide antibodies (1%) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)].
Hair Loss
Hair loss adverse reactions in ZEPBOUND-treated patients were associated with weight reduction. In ZEPBOUND clinical trials, hair loss was reported more frequently in female than male patients in the ZEPBOUND (7.1% female versus 0.5% male) and placebo (1.3% female versus 0% male) treatment groups. No ZEPBOUND-treated patients and one placebo-treated patient discontinued study treatment due to hair loss.
Other Adverse Reactions
Acute Kidney Injury
In clinical trials, acute kidney injury was reported in 0.5% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients compared to 0.2% of placebo-treated patients.
Acute Gallbladder Disease
In clinical trials of ZEPBOUND, cholelithiasis was reported in 1.1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 1% of placebo-treated patients, cholecystitis was reported in 0.7% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 0.2% of placebo-treated patients, and cholecystectomy was reported in 0.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients.
Hypoglycemia
In a trial of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and BMI ≥27 kg/m2, hypoglycemia (plasma glucose <54 mg/dL) was reported in 4.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients versus 1.3% of placebo-treated patients.
In a trial of ZEPBOUND in adults with obesity/overweight without type 2 diabetes mellitus, there was no systematic capturing of hypoglycemia, but plasma glucose <54 mg/dL was reported in 0.3% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients versus no placebo-treated patients.
Heart Rate Increase
In ZEPBOUND clinical trials, treatment with ZEPBOUND resulted in a mean increase in heart rate of 1 to 3 beats per minute compared to no increase in placebo-treated patients.
Laboratory Abnormalities
Amylase and Lipase Increase
In clinical trials, treatment with ZEPBOUND resulted in mean increases from baseline in serum pancreatic amylase concentrations of 20% to 25% and serum lipase concentrations of 28% to 35%, compared to mean increases from baseline in pancreatic amylase of 2.1% and serum lipase of 5.8% in placebo-treated patients. The clinical significance of elevations in amylase or lipase with ZEPBOUND is unknown in the absence of other signs and symptoms of pancreatitis.
Pregnancy Exposure Registry
There will be a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ZEPBOUND (tirzepatide) during pregnancy. Pregnant patients exposed to ZEPBOUND and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979).
Risk Summary
Weight loss offers no benefit to a pregnant patient and may cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant patients that weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy and to discontinue ZEPBOUND when a pregnancy is recognized (see Clinical Considerations). Available data with tirzepatide in pregnant patients are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-related risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be risks to the fetus from exposure to tirzepatide during pregnancy.
In pregnant rats administered tirzepatide during organogenesis, fetal growth reductions and fetal abnormalities occurred at clinical exposure in maternal rats based on AUC. In rabbits administered tirzepatide during organogenesis, fetal growth reductions were observed at clinically relevant exposures based on AUC. These adverse embryo/fetal effects in animals coincided with pharmacological effects on maternal weight and food consumption (see Data).
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is increased when compared to the general population. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations
Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk
Appropriate weight gain based on pre-pregnancy weight is currently recommended for all pregnant patients, including those with obesity or overweight, due to the obligatory weight gain that occurs in maternal tissues during pregnancy.
Data
Animal Data
In pregnant rats given twice weekly subcutaneous doses of 0.02, 0.1, and 0.5 mg/kg tirzepatide (0.03-, 0.07-, and 0.5-fold the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 15 mg once weekly based on AUC) during organogenesis, increased incidences of external, visceral, and skeletal malformations, increased incidences of visceral and skeletal developmental variations, and decreased fetal weights coincided with pharmacologically-mediated reductions in maternal body weights and food consumption at 0.5 mg/kg. In pregnant rabbits given once weekly subcutaneous doses of 0.01, 0.03, or 0.1 mg/kg tirzepatide (0.01-, 0.06-, and 0.2-fold the MRHD) during organogenesis, pharmacologically mediated effects on the gastrointestinal system resulting in maternal mortality or abortion in a few rabbits occurred at all dose levels. Reduced fetal weights associated with decreased maternal food consumption and body weights were observed at 0.1 mg/kg. In a pre- and post-natal study in rats administered subcutaneous doses of 0.02, 0.10, or 0.25 mg/kg tirzepatide twice weekly from implantation through lactation, F1 pups from F0 maternal rats given 0.25 mg/kg tirzepatide had statistically significant lower mean body weight when compared to controls from post-natal day 7 through post-natal day 126 for males and post-natal day 56 for females.
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of tirzepatide or its metabolites in animal or human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for ZEPBOUND and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from ZEPBOUND or from the underlying maternal condition.
Contraception
Use of ZEPBOUND may reduce the efficacy of oral hormonal contraceptives due to delayed gastric emptying. This delay is largest after the first dose and diminishes over time. Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception, for 4 weeks after initiation with ZEPBOUND and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2, 12.3)].
Absorption
Following subcutaneous administration, the median time (range) to maximum plasma concentration of tirzepatide is 24 hours (8 to 72 hours). The mean absolute bioavailability of tirzepatide following subcutaneous administration is 80%. Similar exposure was achieved with subcutaneous administration of tirzepatide in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Distribution
The mean [coefficient of variation (CV)%] apparent steady-state volume of distribution of tirzepatide following subcutaneous administration in patients with overweight or obesity is approximately 9.7 L (28.5%). Tirzepatide is highly bound to plasma albumin (99%).
Elimination
The apparent population mean clearance (CV%) of tirzepatide in patients with overweight or obesity is 0.056 L/h (20.9%) with an elimination half-life of approximately 5 days.
Metabolism
Tirzepatide is metabolized by proteolytic cleavage of the peptide backbone, beta-oxidation of the C20 fatty diacid moiety, and amide hydrolysis.
Excretion
The primary excretion routes of tirzepatide metabolites are via urine and feces. Intact tirzepatide is not observed in urine or feces.
Specific Populations
The intrinsic factors of age (18 to 84 years), sex, race (71% White, 11% Asian, 9% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 8% Black or African American), ethnicity, or body weight do not have a clinically relevant effect on the PK of tirzepatide.
Patients with Renal Impairment
Renal impairment does not impact the pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide. The pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide after a single 5 mg dose were evaluated in patients with different degrees of renal impairment (mild, moderate, severe, ESRD) compared with subjects with normal renal function. Data from clinical studies have also shown that renal impairment in patients with overweight or obesity does not impact the pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
Patients with Hepatic Impairment
Hepatic impairment does not impact the pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide. The pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide after a single 5 mg dose were evaluated in patients with different degrees of hepatic impairment (mild, moderate, severe) compared with subjects with normal hepatic function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)].
Drug Interaction Studies
Potential for Tirzepatide to Influence the Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs
In vitro studies have shown low potential for tirzepatide to inhibit or induce CYP enzymes, and to inhibit drug transporters.
ZEPBOUND delays gastric emptying and thereby has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
The impact of tirzepatide on gastric emptying was greatest after a single dose of 5 mg and diminished after subsequent doses.
Following a first dose of tirzepatide 5 mg, acetaminophen maximum concentration (Cmax) was reduced by 55%, and the median peak plasma concentration (tmax) occurred 1 hour later. After coadministration at Week 6 with tirzepatide 15 mg, there was no meaningful impact on acetaminophen Cmax and tmax. Overall acetaminophen exposure (AUC0-24hr) was not influenced.
Following administration of a combined oral contraceptive (0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.25 mg norgestimate) in the presence of a single dose of tirzepatide 5 mg, mean Cmax of ethinyl estradiol, norgestimate, and norelgestromin was reduced by 59%, 66%, and 55%, while mean AUC was reduced by 20%, 21%, and 23%, respectively. A delay in tmax of 2.5 to 4.5 hours was observed.
Overview of Clinical Studies
The efficacy of ZEPBOUND for chronic weight management (weight reduction and maintenance) in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity was studied in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Study 1 and Study 2), in which weight reduction was assessed after 72 weeks of treatment (at least 52 weeks at maintenance dose). In Study 1, the dose of ZEPBOUND or matching placebo was escalated to 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg subcutaneously once weekly during a 20-week titration period followed by the maintenance period. In Study 2, the dose of ZEPBOUND or matching placebo was escalated to 10 mg or 15 mg subcutaneously once weekly during a 20-week titration period followed by the maintenance period.
In Studies 1 and 2, all patients received instruction on a reduced-calorie diet (approximately 500 kcal/day deficit) and increased physical activity counseling (recommended to a minimum of 150 min/week) that began with the first dose of study medication or placebo and continued throughout the trial.
Study 1 (NCT04184622) was a 72-week trial that enrolled 2539 adult patients with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), or with overweight (BMI 27 to <30 kg/m2) and at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease; patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. Patients were randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to ZEPBOUND 5 mg, ZEPBOUND 10 mg, ZEPBOUND 15 mg, or placebo once weekly. At baseline, mean age was 45 years (range 18-84 years), 68% were women, 71% were White, 11% were Asian, 9% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 8% were Black or African American. A total of 48% were Hispanic or Latino. Mean baseline body weight was 104.8 kg and mean BMI was 38 kg/m2. Baseline characteristics included 32% with hypertension, 30% with dyslipidemia, 8% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 3% with cardiovascular disease.
Study 2 (NCT04657003) was a 72-week trial that enrolled 938 adult patients with BMI ≥27 kg/m2 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patients included in the trial had HbA1c 7-10% and were treated with either diet and exercise alone, or any oral anti-hyperglycemic agent except dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists. Patients who were taking insulin or injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. Patients were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to ZEPBOUND 10 mg, ZEPBOUND 15 mg, or placebo once weekly. At baseline, mean age was 54 years (range 18-85 years), 51% were women, 76% were White, 13% were Asian, and 8% were Black or African American. A total of 60% were Hispanic or Latino. Mean baseline body weight was 100.7 kg and mean BMI was 36.1 kg/m2. Baseline characteristics included 66% with hypertension, 61% with dyslipidemia, 8% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 10% with cardiovascular disease.
Results
The proportions of patients who discontinued study drug in Study 1 were 14.3%, 16.4%, and 15.1% for the 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg ZEPBOUND-treated groups, respectively, and 26.4% for the placebo-treated group. The proportions of patients who discontinued study drug in Study 2 were 9.3% and 13.8% for the 10 mg and 15 mg ZEPBOUND-treated groups, respectively, and 14.9% for the placebo-treated group.
For Studies 1 and 2, the primary efficacy parameters were mean percent change in body weight and the percentage of patients achieving ≥5% weight reduction from baseline to Week 72 (see Table 3).
After 72 weeks of treatment, ZEPBOUND resulted in a statistically significant reduction in body weight compared with placebo, and greater proportions of patients treated with ZEPBOUND 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg achieved at least 5% weight reduction compared to placebo. Among patients treated with ZEPBOUND 10 mg and 15 mg, greater proportions of patients achieved at least 10%, 15%, and 20% weight reduction compared to placebo (see Table 3). A reduction in body weight was observed with ZEPBOUND irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, baseline BMI, and glycemic status.
Table 3: Changes in Body Weight at Week 72 in Studies 1 and 2
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| Study 1 | Study 2 |
| Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | Placebo N = 643 | ZEPBOUND 5 mg N = 630 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 636 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 630 | Placebo N = 315 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 312 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 311 |
| Body Weight
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| Baseline mean (kg)
| 104.8
| 102.9
| 105.8
| 105.6
| 101.7
| 100.9
| 99.6
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% Change from baselineb | -3.1
| -15.0
| -19.5
| -20.9
| -3.2
| -12.8
| -14.7
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% Difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -11.9 (-13.4, _10.4)d | -16.4 (_17.9, -14.8)d | -17.8 (_19.3, -16.3)d | | -9.6 (-11.1, -8.1)d | -11.6 (-13.0, -10.1)d |
| % of Patients losing ≥5% body weight
| 34.5
| 85.1
| 88.9
| 90.9
| 32.5
| 79.2
| 82.8
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% Difference from placebo (95% CI)
| | 50.3 (44.3, 56.2)c,d | 54.6 (49.1, 60.0)c,d | 56.4 (50.9, 62.0)c,d | | 46.8 (39.5, 54.1)c,d | 50.4 (43.1, 57.8)c,d |
| % of Patients losing ≥10% body weight
| 18.8
| 68.5
| 78.1
| 83.5
| 9.5
| 60.5
| 64.8
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% Difference from placebo (95% CI)
| | 49.3 (43.6, 54.9)c,e | 59.5 (54.2, 64.9)c,d | 64.8 (59.6, 70.1)c,d | | 51.0 (44.4, 57.7)c,d | 55.3 (48.6, 62.0)c,d |
| % of Patients losing ≥15% body weight
| 8.8
| 48.0
| 66.6
| 70.6
| 2.7
| 39.7
| 48.0
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% Difference from placebo (95% CI)
| | 38.7 (33.6, 43.7)c,e | 58.1 (53.2, 63.0)c,d | 62.0 (57.2, 66.8)c,d | | 37.0 (31.1, 42.9)c,d | 45.4 (39.4, 51.4)c,d |
| % of Patients losing ≥20% body weight
| 3.1
| 30.0
| 50.1
| 56.7
| 1.0
| 21.5
| 30.8
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% Difference from placebo (95% CI)
| | 26.6 (22.4, 30.7)c,e | 47.3 (42.7, 51.9)c,d | 53.8 (49.3, 58.3)c,d | | 20.5 (15.7, 25.4)c,d | 29.7 (24.3, 35.0)c,d |
The cumulative frequency distributions of change in body weight are shown in Figure 1 for Study 1 and Figure 2 for Study 2. One way to interpret this figure is to select a change in body weight of interest on the horizontal axis and note the corresponding proportions of patients (vertical axis) in each treatment group who achieved at least that degree of weight reduction. For example, note that the vertical line arising from -10% in Figure 1 intersects the ZEPBOUND 15 mg and placebo curves at approximately 83.5%, and 18.8%, respectively, which correspond to the values shown in Table 3.
Figure 1: Changes in Body Weight (%) from Baseline to Week 72 in Study 1
Figure 1 (Zep Uspi Fig1 V1)
Note: Based on average percent weight change of each randomized patient within each specific treatment arm from 100 imputed datasets including observed data and imputed data using hybrid approach for missing values.
Figure 2: Changes in Body Weight (%) from Baseline to Week 72 in Study 2
Figure 2 (Zep Uspi Fig2 V1)
Note: Based on average percent weight change of each randomized patient within each specific treatment arm from 100 imputed datasets including observed data and imputed data using hybrid approach for missing values.
The time courses of weight reduction with ZEPBOUND and placebo from baseline through Week 72 are depicted in Figure 3 for Study 1 and Figure 4 for Study 2.
Figure 3: Change from Baseline (%) in Body Weight in Study 1
Figure 3 (Zep Uspi Fig3 V1)
Note: Displayed results are from the Intent-to-Treat Population. (1) Observed mean value from Week 0 to Week 72, and (2) least-squares mean ± standard error at Week 72 hybrid imputation (HI).
Figure 4: Change from Baseline (%) in Body Weight in Study 2
Figure 4 (Zep Uspi Fig4 V1)
Note: Displayed results are from the Intent-to-Treat Population. (1) Observed mean value from Week 0 to Week 72, and (2) least squares mean ± standard error at Week 72 hybrid imputation (HI).
Effect of ZEPBOUND on Anthropometry and Cardiometabolic Parameters
Changes in waist circumference and cardiometabolic parameters with ZEPBOUND are shown in Table 4 for Study 1 and Study 2.
Table 4: Changes in Anthropometry and Cardiometabolic Parameters at Week 72 in Studies 1 and 2
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| Study 1 | Study 2 |
| Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | Placebo N = 643 | ZEPBOUND 5 mg N = 630 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 636 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 630 | Placebo N = 315 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 312 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 311 |
| Waist Circumference (cm)
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| Baseline mean
| 114.0
| 113.2
| 114.8
| 114.4
| 116.0
| 114.2
| 114.6
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| Change from baselineb | -4.0
| -14.0
| -17.7
| -18.5
| -3.3
| -10.8
| -13.1
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Difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -10.1 (-11.6, -8.6)e | -13.8 (-15.2, -12.3)d | -14.5 (-15.9, -13.0)d | | -7.4 (-9.0, -5.9)d | -9.8 (-11.2, -8.3)d |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
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| Baseline mean
| 122.9
| 123.6
| 123.8
| 123.0
| 131.0
| 130.6
| 130.0
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| Change from baselineb | -1.0
| -6.6
| -7.7
| -7.4
| -1.2
| -5.6
| -7.1
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Difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -5.6 (-7.2, -3.9)e | -6.7 (-8.4, -5.0)e | -6.4 (-8.0, -4.8)e | | -4.4 (-6.7, -2.1)e | -5.9 (-8.3, -3.6)e |
| Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
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| Baseline mean
| 79.6
| 79.3
| 79.9
| 79.3
| 79.4
| 80.2
| 79.7
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| Change from baselineb | -0.8
| -4.9
| -5.0
| -4.5
| -0.3
| -2.1
| -2.9
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Difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -4.1 (-5.2, -3.0)e | -4.2 (-5.3, -3.0)e | -3.7 (-4.8, -2.7)e | | -1.8 (-3.3, -0.4)e | -2.7 (-4.2, -1.2)e |
| Pulse Rate (beats per minute)
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| Baseline mean
| 72.9
| 72.4
| 71.8
| 72.4
| 74.8
| 75.9
| 75.6
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| Change from baselinef | 0.1
| 0.6
| 2.3
| 2.6
| -0.5
| 0.6
| 1.0
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Difference from placebof (95% CI)
| | 0.5 (-0.5, 1.5)e | 2.2 (1.2, 3.2)e | 2.5 (1.5, 3.4)e | | 1.2 (-0.1, 2.5)e | 1.5 (0.2, 2.8)e |
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)
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| Baseline meang | 187.5
| 187.1
| 190.6
| 187.5
| 174.9
| 173.9
| 167.0
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% change from baselineb | -1.8
| -3.8
| -4.4
| -6.3
| 2.8
| -2.8
| -1.0
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Relative difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -2.1 (-4.5, 0.4)c,e | -2.7 (-5.1, -0.2)c,e | -4.6 (-6.8, -2.2)c,e | | -5.5 (-8.7, -2.2)c,e | -3.8 (-7.1, -0.3)c,e |
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)
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| Baseline meang | 109.4
| 108.7
| 112.3
| 109.3
| 92.4
| 90.5
| 85.7
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% change from baselineb | -1.7
| -4.6
| -5.6
| -7.1
| 7.4
| 1.8
| 4.1
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Relative difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -2.9 (-6.6, 0.9)c,e | -4.0 (-7.5, -0.5)c,e | -5.5 (-8.9, -2.0)c,e | | -5.2 (-10.1, 0.1)c,e | -3.0 (-8.4, 2.6)c,e |
| HDL (mg/dL)
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| Baseline meang | 46.6
| 47.6
| 47.6
| 47.6
| 42.7
| 43.8
| 42.2
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% change from baselineb | -0.7
| 6.9
| 9.2
| 8.0
| 0.2
| 8.2
| 9.7
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Relative difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | 7.7 (4.6, 10.8)c,e | 9.9 (6.7, 13.2)c,e | 8.7 (5.7, 11.8)c,e | | 8.0 (4.2, 11.8)c,e | 9.5 (5.6, 13.5)c,e |
| Non-HDL (mg/dL)
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| Baseline meang | 138.3
| 137.0
| 140.4
| 137.5
| 129.6
| 127.2
| 121.9
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% change from baselineb | -2.3
| -8.0
| -9.4
| -11.7
| 3.7
| -6.6
| -5.2
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Relative difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -5.8 (-8.9, -2.6)c,e | -7.2 (-10.3, -4.1)c,e | -9.6 (-12.4, -6.6)c,e | | -9.9 (-14.1, -5.6)c,e | -8.5 (-12.9, -4.0)c,e |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL)
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| Baseline meang | 130.8
| 128.7
| 125.7
| 128.1
| 165.0
| 158.8
| 158.5
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% change from baselineb | -5.6
| -21.2
| -23.8
| -29.1
| -3.3
| -27.1
| -27.3
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Relative difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -16.5 (-21.2, -11.4)c,e | -19.3 (-23.9, -14.4)c,e | -24.9 (-29.1, -20.4)c,e | | -24.6 (-30.0, -18.7)c,e | -24.8 (-30.3, -18.9)c,e |
| HbA1c (%)
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| Baseline mean
| 5.6
| 5.6
| 5.5
| 5.6
| 8.0
| 8.0
| 8.1
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| Change from baselineb | -0.1
| -0.4
| -0.4
| -0.4
| -0.5
| -2.1
| -2.1
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Difference from placebob (95% CI)
| | -0.3 (-0.3, -0.2)e | -0.4 (-0.4, -0.3)e | -0.4 (-0.4, -0.3)e | | -1.6 (-1.7, -1.4)d | -1.6 (-1.8, -1.4)d |
Risk of Thyroid C-Cell Tumors
Inform patients that ZEPBOUND causes thyroid C-cell tumors in rats and that the human relevance of this finding has not been determined. Counsel patients to report symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, dysphagia, or dyspnea) to their healthcare provider [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions
Inform patients of the potential risk of severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if they have severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Acute Kidney Injury
Advise patients treated with ZEPBOUND of the potential risk of dehydration due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions and take precautions to avoid fluid depletion. Inform patients of the potential risk for worsening renal function and explain the associated signs and symptoms of renal impairment, as well as the possibility of dialysis as a medical intervention if renal failure occurs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Acute Gallbladder Disease
Inform patients of the risk of acute gallbladder disease. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider for appropriate clinical follow-up if gallbladder disease is suspected [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Acute Pancreatitis
Inform patients of the potential risk for pancreatitis. Instruct patients to discontinue ZEPBOUND promptly and contact their healthcare provider if pancreatitis is suspected (severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, and which may or may not be accompanied by vomiting) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with use of tirzepatide. Advise patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them to stop taking ZEPBOUND and seek medical advice promptly if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Hypoglycemia
Inform patients of the risk of hypoglycemia and educate patients on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Advise patients on insulin or insulin secretagogue therapy that they may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia when using ZEPBOUND and to report signs and/or symptoms of hypoglycemia to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
Diabetic Retinopathy Complications
Inform patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to contact their healthcare provider if changes in vision are experienced during treatment with ZEPBOUND [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
Suicidal Behavior and Ideation
Advise patients to report emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Inform patients that if they experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors, they should stop taking ZEPBOUND [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
Pregnancy
Advise a pregnant patient of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during treatment with ZEPBOUND. Advise patients that there will be a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ZEPBOUND during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Contraception
Use of ZEPBOUND may reduce the efficacy of oral hormonal contraceptives. Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method or add a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after initiation with ZEPBOUND and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation [see Drug Interactions (7.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.3), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Missed Doses
Inform patients if a dose is missed, it should be administered as soon as possible within 4 days after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, the missed dose should be skipped and the next dose should be administered on the regularly scheduled day. In each case, inform patients to resume their regular once weekly dosing schedule [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
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