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Tirzepatide Mechanism

Meaning

The unique pharmacological action of Tirzepatide, a novel therapeutic agent classified as a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor co-agonist. This innovative dual agonism strategically targets two distinct incretin hormone pathways simultaneously, leading to significantly enhanced glucose control and profound, dose-dependent, sustained body weight reduction. The clinical significance lies in its superior, combined efficacy for treating both type 2 diabetes and chronic obesity compared to single-agonist therapeutic approaches.