Tirzepatide is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Tirzepatide injection is also used to help lose weight and keep the weight off in patients with obesity caused by certain conditions.
Tirzepatide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as well an an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management.