Focus sur le tirzépatide, un double agoniste unimoléculaire GIP-GLP-1 dans le diabète de type 2

Aug 25, 2022Revue medicale suisse

Tirzepatide’s effects on blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

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Abstract

Tirzepatide demonstrated greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight in a dose-dependent manner (5, 10, and 15 mg) compared to placebo and other treatments.

  • Tirzepatide is a dual agonist targeting GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
  • Efficacy was superior to placebo, basal insulin, and two GLP-1 analogues (dulaglutide and semaglutide) in the SURPASS program.
  • Ongoing testing in the SURPASS-CVOT is evaluating cardiovascular protection compared to dulaglutide.
  • Additional studies are underway for its use in treating obesity and metabolic associated fatty liver disease.
  • Gastrointestinal side effects are comparable to GLP-1 analogues, with increased reports of diarrhoea.

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