Pharmacological effects of Tirzepatide on weight loss and its adverse effects: A systematic review

Authors

  • Pedro Arthur Machado da Silva Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga
  • Marianna Carvalho Gomes Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga
  • Fernanda da Silva Boroni Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga
  • Moisés Adão Viana Guerra Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga
  • Victoria Lauton Rabelo Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga
  • Priscila do Valle Silva Ribeiro Faculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52076/eacad-v5i3.564

Keywords:

Drug therapy; Overweight; Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; Weight loss.

Abstract

The present study aims to present a literature review with analysis and description of the efficacy of Tirzepatide in weight loss and its safety profile. Tirzepatide is a synthetic molecule that acts as a dual agonist of GLP-1 and GIP receptors, hormones that regulate blood glucose and influence satiety and food intake. GLP-1 and GIP hormones play complementary roles in regulating appetite and glycemic control. GLP-1 reduces appetite, increases satiety, and improves cardiovascular function, while GIP, although with a more limited effect, also stimulates insulin secretion and improves insulin sensitivity. Tirzepatide, which combines the actions of these hormones, is administered subcutaneously once a week, with doses ranging from 5 to 15 mg. The efficacy of Tirzepatide has been evaluated in several clinical trials. The most common adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are mild to moderate. No significant association with pancreatitis or other serious adverse events was observed. Tirzepatide did not show a significant increase in the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. It is concluded that Tirzepatide is a promising option for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, offering advantages over other therapies, with significant weight loss and an acceptable safety profile. Its ability to combine the effects of GLP-1 and GIP may provide more effective control of satiety and food intake, making it a valuable alternative in the management of these conditions.

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Published

22/10/2024

How to Cite

Silva, P. A. M. da ., Gomes, M. C. ., Boroni, F. da S., Guerra, M. A. V. ., Rabelo, V. L. ., & Ribeiro, P. do V. S. . (2024). Pharmacological effects of Tirzepatide on weight loss and its adverse effects: A systematic review. E-Acadêmica, 5(3), e0753564. https://doi.org/10.52076/eacad-v5i3.564

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Health and Biological Sciences