Mounjaro is used for type 2 diabetes to help lower blood sugar levels (improve glycemic control) in adults and children 10 years and older, in addition to diet and exercise.. Tirzepatide (as mounjaro) is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
It works by imitating the effects of certain hormones called incretins.. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription drug that helps manage blood sugar levels in certain people with type 2 diabetes.