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Mounjaro ® ▼ (tirzepatide)
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How to use the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) KwikPen®
The Mounjaro KwikPen contains 4 fixed doses, one dose taken weekly. Step-by-step instructions for using the KwikPen are available in the Instructions for Use in the pack and also provided below.
Before administering a dose of tirzepatide
Read the Instructions for Use before using the KwikPen. The step numbers referred to below, correspond to the same numbered steps in the Instructions for Use.1
The administration of a dose of tirzepatide includes:1
Preparing
The supplies needed for administration:1
- Mounjaro KwikPen
- KwikPen compatible needle
(Needles are not included in the pack. The decision on needle gauge and length remains at the discretion of the physician or pharmacist.) - Swab
- Gauze or cotton ball
- Sharps disposal container or household container.
To prepare the pen as described in the Instructions for Use, the user should1
- wash their hands with soap and water. (Step 1)
- pull the pen cap straight off and inspect their KwikPen, the label and the medication in the pen. (Step 2)
- Confirm the medication name and strength.
- Make sure the pen is NOT expired or damaged.
- Make sure the medication has not been frozen, is colourless to slightly yellow and free of particles.
- wipe the red inner seal with a swab. (Step 3)
- select a new pen needle and remove the paper tab. (Step 4)
- attach the new needle, by pushing the capped pen needle straight onto the pen and twisting it on until it's tight. (Step 5)
- pull off the outer needle shield and keep it. Pull off the inner needle shield and discard it. (Step 6)
The KwikPen must not be used, if it looks damaged, or the medicine is expired, cloudy, or coloured. For full information please refer to the Instructions for Use.
Priming
Step 7:1
Slowly turn the dose knob until 2 clicks are heard and the extended line is shown in the dose window.
- This is the prime position. It can be corrected by turning the dose knob in either direction until the prime position lines up with the dose indicator.
Step 8:1
- Hold the pen with the needle pointing up.
- Tap the cartridge holder gently to collect air bubbles at the top.
Step 9:1
Release some medicine into the air by pushing the dose knob in until it stops and then slowly count to 5 while holding the dose knob.
- Check the dose window. The "0" must be seen in the dose window.
Do not inject into the body