Tirzepatide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for chronic weight management, along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, for people with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: 30 kg/m2 or greater (obesity) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia)
Any cloudiness, discoloration, or visible particles suggest a problem, potentially contamination, degradation, or improper reconstitution
Why it was included in the FDA ban The FDA cites risk for immunogenicity, peptide-related impurities, and limited safety-related information as reasons for the BPC-157 ban
For 10unit (0.10 mL) administrations, consider 30 or 50unit insulin syringes for improved readability