ZEPBOUND® is indicated in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity:
Limitations of Use
ZEPBOUND contains tirzepatide. Coadministration with other tirzepatide-containing products or with any glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist is not recommended.
Recommended Maintenance Dosage
Weight Reduction and Long-Term Maintenance
The recommended maintenance dosage is 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg, injected subcutaneously once weekly.
OSA
The recommended maintenance dosage is 10 mg or 15 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly.
Maximum Recommended Dosage
The maximum dosage of ZEPBOUND for all indications is 15 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly.
Injection: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution in pre-filled single-dose pens or single-dose vials, each available in the following strengths:
Pregnancy Exposure Registry
There will be a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ZEPBOUND (tirzepatide) during pregnancy. Pregnant patients exposed to ZEPBOUND and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979).
Risk Summary
Weight loss offers no benefit to a pregnant patient and may cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant patients that weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy and to discontinue ZEPBOUND when a pregnancy is recognized (see Clinical Considerations). Available data with tirzepatide in pregnant patients are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-related risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be risks to the fetus from exposure to tirzepatide during pregnancy.
In pregnant rats administered tirzepatide during organogenesis, fetal growth reductions and fetal abnormalities occurred at clinical exposure in maternal rats based on AUC. In rabbits administered tirzepatide during organogenesis, fetal growth reductions were observed at clinically relevant exposures based on AUC. These adverse embryo/fetal effects in animals coincided with pharmacological effects on maternal weight and food consumption (see Data).
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is increased when compared to the general population. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations
Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk
Appropriate weight gain based on pre-pregnancy weight is currently recommended for all pregnant patients, including those with obesity or overweight, due to the obligatory weight gain that occurs in maternal tissues during pregnancy.
Data
Animal Data
In pregnant rats given twice weekly subcutaneous doses of 0.02, 0.1, and 0.5 mg/kg tirzepatide [0.03-, 0.07-, and 0.5-fold the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 15 mg once weekly based on AUC] during organogenesis, increased incidences of external, visceral, and skeletal malformations, increased incidences of visceral and skeletal developmental variations, and decreased fetal weights coincided with pharmacologically-mediated reductions in maternal body weights and food consumption at 0.5 mg/kg. In pregnant rabbits given once weekly subcutaneous doses of 0.01, 0.03, or 0.1 mg/kg tirzepatide (0.01-, 0.06-, and 0.2-fold the MRHD) during organogenesis, pharmacologically mediated effects on the gastrointestinal system resulting in maternal mortality or abortion in a few rabbits occurred at all dose levels. Reduced fetal weights associated with decreased maternal food consumption and body weights were observed at 0.1 mg/kg. In a pre- and post-natal study in rats administered subcutaneous doses of 0.02, 0.10, or 0.25 mg/kg tirzepatide twice weekly from implantation through lactation, F1 pups from F0 maternal rats given 0.25 mg/kg tirzepatide had statistically significant lower mean body weight when compared to controls from post-natal day 7 through post-natal day 126 for males and post-natal day 56 for females.
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of tirzepatide or its metabolites in animal or human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for ZEPBOUND and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from ZEPBOUND or from the underlying maternal condition.
Contraception
Use of ZEPBOUND may reduce the efficacy of oral hormonal contraceptives due to delayed gastric emptying. This delay is largest after the first dose and diminishes over time. Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception, for 4 weeks after initiation with ZEPBOUND and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation [see Drug Interactions and Clinical Pharmacology ].
The safety and effectiveness of ZEPBOUND have not been established in pediatric patients.
In a pool of two fixed dose ZEPBOUND clinical studies for weight reduction (Study 1 and Study 2), 226 (9%) ZEPBOUND-treated patients were 65 years of age or older, and 13 (0.5%) ZEPBOUND-treated patients were 75 years of age or older at baseline.
No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of ZEPBOUND have been observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger adult patients.
ZEPBOUND clinical studies in OSA (Study 5 and Study 6) did not include sufficient numbers of patients age 65 years or older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult patients. Other reported clinical experience with tirzepatide has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.
No dosage adjustment of ZEPBOUND is recommended for patients with renal impairment. In subjects with renal impairment including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), no change in tirzepatide pharmacokinetics (PK) was observed [see Clinical Pharmacology ]. Monitor renal function in patients reporting adverse reactions to ZEPBOUND that could lead to volume depletion [see Warnings and Precautions ].
No dosage adjustment of ZEPBOUND is recommended for patients with hepatic impairment. In a clinical pharmacology study in subjects with varying degrees of hepatic impairment, no change in tirzepatide PK was observed [see Clinical Pharmacology ].
ZEPBOUND is contraindicated in patients with:
In rats, tirzepatide caused a dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent increase in the incidence of thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas and carcinomas) in a 2-year study at clinically relevant plasma exposures [see Nonclinical Toxicology ]. It is unknown whether ZEPBOUND causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including MTC, in humans as human relevance of tirzepatide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined.
ZEPBOUND is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2. Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of ZEPBOUND and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a mass in the neck, dysphagia, dyspnea, persistent hoarseness).
Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with ZEPBOUND. Such monitoring may increase the risk of unnecessary procedures, due to the low test specificity for serum calcitonin and a high background incidence of thyroid disease. Significantly elevated serum calcitonin values may indicate MTC and patients with MTC usually have calcitonin values >50 ng/L. If serum calcitonin is measured and found to be elevated, the patient should be further evaluated. Patients with thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or neck imaging should also be further evaluated.
Use of ZEPBOUND has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse reactions, sometimes severe [see Adverse Reactions ]. In a pool of two ZEPBOUND clinical trials for weight reduction (Studies 1 and 2), severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions were reported more frequently among patients receiving ZEPBOUND (5 mg 1.7%, 10 mg 2.5%, 15 mg 3.1%) than placebo (1%). Similar rates of severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions were observed in ZEPBOUND clinical trials for weight reduction and in ZEPBOUND clinical trials for OSA.
ZEPBOUND has not been studied in patients with severe gastrointestinal disease, including severe gastroparesis, and is therefore not recommended in these patients.
Use of ZEPBOUND has been associated with acute kidney injury, which can result from dehydration due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions to ZEPBOUND, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea [see Adverse Reactions ].
In patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, there have been postmarketing reports of acute kidney injury and worsening of chronic renal failure, which may sometimes require hemodialysis. Some of these events have been reported in patients without known underlying renal disease. A majority of the reported events occurred in patients who had experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration. Monitor renal function in patients reporting adverse reactions to ZEPBOUND that could lead to volume depletion.
Treatment with ZEPBOUND and GLP-1 receptor agonists is associated with an increased occurrence of acute gallbladder disease.
In a pool of two ZEPBOUND clinical trials for weight reduction (Studies 1 and 2), cholelithiasis was reported in 1.1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 1% of placebo-treated patients, cholecystitis was reported in 0.7% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 0.2% of placebo-treated patients, and cholecystectomy was reported in 0.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients. Acute gallbladder events were associated with weight reduction. Similar rates of cholelithiasis were reported in ZEPBOUND clinical trials for weight reduction and in ZEPBOUND trials for OSA. If cholecystitis is suspected, gallbladder diagnostic studies and appropriate clinical follow-up are indicated.
Acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, has been observed in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists or tirzepatide.
In clinical trials of tirzepatide for a different indication, 14 events of acute pancreatitis were confirmed by adjudication in 13 tirzepatide-treated patients (0.23 patients per 100 years of exposure) versus 3 events in 3 comparator-treated patients (0.11 patients per 100 years of exposure). In a pool of two ZEPBOUND clinical trials for weight reduction (Studies 1 and 2), 0.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients had acute pancreatitis confirmed by adjudication (0.14 patients per 100 years of exposure) versus 0.2% of placebo-treated patients (0.15 patients per 100 years of exposure). The exposure-adjusted incidence rate for treatment-emergent adjudication-confirmed pancreatitis in the pooled clinical studies for OSA (Studies 5 and 6) was 0.84 patients per 100 years for ZEPBOUND and 0 for placebo-treated patients.
After initiation of ZEPBOUND, observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of pancreatitis (including persistent severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back, which may or may not be accompanied by vomiting). If pancreatitis is suspected, discontinue ZEPBOUND and initiate appropriate management. Continuation of ZEPBOUND after a confirmed diagnosis of pancreatitis should be individually determined in the clinical judgment of a patient's health care provider.
There have been postmarketing reports of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema) in patients treated with tirzepatide. In a pool of two ZEPBOUND clinical studies for weight reduction (Studies 1 and 2), 0.1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients had severe hypersensitivity reactions compared to no placebo-treated patients. Similar rates of severe hypersensitivity reactions were observed in ZEPBOUND clinical trials for weight reduction and in ZEPBOUND trials for OSA. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, advise patients to promptly seek medical attention and discontinue use of ZEPBOUND. Do not use in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction to tirzepatide or any of the excipients in ZEPBOUND [see Contraindications and Adverse Reactions ].
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with GLP-1 receptor agonists. Use caution in patients with a history of angioedema or anaphylaxis with a GLP-1 receptor agonist because it is unknown whether such patients will be predisposed to these reactions with ZEPBOUND.
ZEPBOUND lowers blood glucose and can cause hypoglycemia.
In a trial of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and BMI ≥27 kg/m2 (Study 2), hypoglycemia (plasma glucose <54 mg/dL) was reported in 4.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients versus 1.3% of placebo-treated patients. In this trial, patients taking ZEPBOUND in combination with an insulin secretagogue (e.g., sulfonylurea) had increased risk of hypoglycemia (10.3%) compared to ZEPBOUND-treated patients not taking a sulfonylurea (2.1%). There is also increased risk of hypoglycemia in patients treated with tirzepatide in combination with insulin [see Drug Interactions ].
Hypoglycemia has also been associated with ZEPBOUND and GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults without type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Adverse Reactions ].
Inform patients of the risk of hypoglycemia and educate them on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. In patients with diabetes mellitus, monitor blood glucose prior to starting ZEPBOUND and during ZEPBOUND treatment. The risk of hypoglycemia may be lowered by a reduction in the dose of insulin or sulfonylurea (or other concomitantly administered insulin secretagogue).
Rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with a temporary worsening of diabetic retinopathy. Tirzepatide has not been studied in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy requiring acute therapy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, or diabetic macular edema. Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy should be monitored for progression of diabetic retinopathy.
Suicidal behavior and ideation have been reported in clinical trials with other weight management products. Monitor patients treated with ZEPBOUND for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Discontinue ZEPBOUND in patients who experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Avoid ZEPBOUND in patients with a history of suicidal attempts or active suicidal ideation.
ZEPBOUND delays gastric emptying [see Clinical Pharmacology ]. There have been rare postmarketing reports of pulmonary aspiration in patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists undergoing elective surgeries or procedures requiring general anesthesia or deep sedation who had residual gastric contents despite reported adherence to preoperative fasting recommendations.
Available data are insufficient to inform recommendations to mitigate the risk of pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation in patients taking ZEPBOUND, including whether modifying preoperative fasting recommendations or temporarily discontinuing ZEPBOUND could reduce the incidence of retained gastric contents. Instruct patients to inform healthcare providers prior to any planned surgeries or procedures if they are taking ZEPBOUND.
The following serious adverse reactions are described below or elsewhere in the prescribing information:
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Adverse Reactions in Patients for Weight Reduction and Long-Term Maintenance
Pool of Placebo-Controlled Weight Reduction Trials in Adults with Obesity or Overweight, with or without Type 2 Diabetes (Study 1 and Study 2)
ZEPBOUND was evaluated for safety in a pool of two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that included 2,519 adult patients with obesity or overweight treated with ZEPBOUND for up to 72 weeks and a 4-week off drug follow-up period (Study 1 and Study 2) [see Clinical Studies ]. The mean age of patients was 47 years and 37% were male. The population was 72% White, 12% Asian, 8% Black or African American, and 7% American Indian or Alaska Native; 51% identified as Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Baseline characteristics included an average BMI of 37.4 kg/m2, 29% with a BMI ≥40 kg/m2, 41% with hypertension, 37% with dyslipidemia, 25% with type 2 diabetes mellitus, 7% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 4% with cardiovascular disease.
Across both trials, 4.8%, 6.3%, and 6.7% of patients treated with 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg of ZEPBOUND, respectively, permanently discontinued treatment as a result of adverse reactions compared to 3.4% of patients treated with placebo. The majority of patients who discontinued ZEPBOUND due to adverse reactions did so during the first few months of treatment due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
Common Adverse Reactions
Table 1 shows common adverse reactions associated with the use of ZEPBOUND in the pool of two placebo-controlled trials for weight reduction (Study 1 and Study 2). These adverse reactions occurred more commonly with ZEPBOUND than with placebo and occurred in at least 2% of patients treated with ZEPBOUND.
a Includes diarrhea, frequent bowel movements. | ||||
b Includes constipation, feces hard. | ||||
c Includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper, abdominal tenderness. | ||||
d Includes multiple related adverse event terms, such as injection site bruising, injection site erythema, injection site pruritus, injection site pain, injection site rash, injection site reaction. | ||||
e Includes asthenia, fatigue, lethargy, malaise. | ||||
f Includes blood pressure decreased, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension. | ||||
Adverse Reaction | Placebo (N=958) % | ZEPBOUND 5 mg (N=630) % | ZEPBOUND 10 mg (N=948) % | ZEPBOUND 15 mg (N=941) % |
| Nausea | 8 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
| Diarrheaa | 8 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Vomiting | 2 | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Constipationb | 5 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
| Abdominal Painc | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Dyspepsia | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Injection Site Reactionsd | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Fatiguee | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Hypersensitivity Reactions | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Eructation | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Hair Loss | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Flatulence | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Abdominal Distension | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Dizziness | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Hypotensionf | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
In a clinical trial for weight reduction that included an intensive lifestyle intervention lead-in period (Study 3), 287 patients were treated with ZEPBOUND for up to 72 weeks. In a randomized withdrawal trial (Study 4), 783 patients were treated with ZEPBOUND for up to 36 weeks, and 335 of these patients were treated for up to 88 weeks [see Clinical Studies ]. In Study 3, 10% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 2% of placebo-treated patients discontinued drug due to adverse reactions. In Study 4, 7% of patients discontinued ZEPBOUND treatment before randomized withdrawal at Week 36 due to adverse reactions. In Study 3 and Study 4, adverse reactions were similar to those reported in the two pooled ZEPBOUND clinical trials (Study 1 and Study 2).
Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, gastrointestinal adverse reactions occurred more frequently among patients receiving ZEPBOUND (5 mg 56%, 10 mg 56%, 15 mg 56%) than placebo (30%). More patients receiving ZEPBOUND 5 mg (1.9%), ZEPBOUND 10 mg (3.3%), and ZEPBOUND 15 mg (4.3%) discontinued treatment due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions than patients receiving placebo (0.5%). The majority of nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea events occurred during dose escalation and decreased over time.
Hypotension
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, hypotension occurred more frequently among patients taking ZEPBOUND (1.6%) than patients taking placebo (0.1%). Hypotension was more frequently seen in ZEPBOUND-treated patients on concomitant antihypertensive therapy (2.2%) compared to ZEPBOUND-treated patients not on antihypertensive therapy (1.2%). Hypotension also occurred in association with gastrointestinal adverse events and dehydration.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, immediate hypersensitivity reactions (within one day after drug administration) occurred in 2.1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients compared to 0.4% of placebo-treated patients, while non-immediate hypersensitivity reactions occurred in 3.5% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients compared to 2.7% of placebo-treated patients. Among ZEPBOUND-treated patients, hypersensitivity reactions were more frequent in those with anti-tirzepatide antibodies (6.2%) compared to those who did not develop anti-tirzepatide antibodies (3%) [see Clinical Pharmacology ]. The majority of the hypersensitivity reactions in trials were skin reactions (e.g., rash, itching).
Injection Site Reactions
In ZEPBOUND-treated patients in a pool of Study 1 and 2, injection site reactions were more frequent in those with anti-tirzepatide antibodies (11.3%) compared to those who did not develop anti-tirzepatide antibodies (1%) [see Clinical Pharmacology ].
Hair Loss
Hair loss adverse reactions in ZEPBOUND-treated patients were associated with weight reduction. In a pool of Study 1 and 2, hair loss was reported more frequently in female than male patients in the ZEPBOUND (7.1% female versus 0.5% male) and placebo (1.3% female versus 0% male) treatment groups. No ZEPBOUND-treated patients and one placebo-treated patient discontinued study treatment due to hair loss.
Other Adverse Reactions
Acute Kidney Injury
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, acute kidney injury was reported in 0.5% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients compared to 0.2% of placebo-treated patients.
Acute Gallbladder Disease
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, cholelithiasis was reported in 1.1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 1% of placebo-treated patients, cholecystitis was reported in 0.7% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 0.2% of placebo-treated patients, and cholecystectomy was reported in 0.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients.
Hypoglycemia
In Study 2, a trial of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and BMI ≥27 kg/m2, hypoglycemia (plasma glucose <54 mg/dL) was reported in 4.2% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients versus 1.3% of placebo-treated patients.
In Study 1, a trial of ZEPBOUND in adults with obesity/overweight without type 2 diabetes mellitus, there was no systematic capturing of hypoglycemia, but plasma glucose <54 mg/dL was reported in 0.3% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients versus no placebo-treated patients.
Heart Rate Increase
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, treatment with ZEPBOUND resulted in a mean increase in heart rate of 1 to 3 beats per minute compared to no increase in placebo-treated patients.
Dysesthesia
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, dysesthesia occurred more frequently among patients receiving ZEPBOUND (5 mg 0.2%, 10 mg 0.2%, 15 mg 0.4%) than placebo (0.1%).
Dysgeusia
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, dysgeusia was reported by 0.4% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients.
Dry Mouth
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, dry mouth or dry throat was reported by 1% of ZEPBOUND-treated patients and 0.1% of placebo-treated patients.
Laboratory Abnormalities
Amylase and Lipase Increase
In a pool of Study 1 and 2, treatment with ZEPBOUND resulted in mean increases from baseline in serum pancreatic amylase concentrations of 20% to 25% and serum lipase concentrations of 28% to 35%, compared to mean increases from baseline in pancreatic amylase of 2.1% and serum lipase of 5.8% in placebo-treated patients. The clinical significance of elevations in amylase or lipase with ZEPBOUND is unknown in the absence of other signs and symptoms of pancreatitis.
Adverse Reactions in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
ZEPBOUND was evaluated in 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Study 5 and Study 6) that included a total of 467 adult patients with moderate to severe OSA and obesity [see Clinical Studies ]. Study 5 enrolled 234 patients who were unable or unwilling to use Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy and Study 6 enrolled 235 patients who were on PAP therapy. The adverse reactions observed with ZEPBOUND 10 mg or 15 mg administered subcutaneously once weekly were similar to those reported in the two pooled placebo controlled clinical trials for weight reduction (Study 1 and Study 2).
The following adverse reactions have been reported during post-approval use of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in ZEPBOUND. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Hypersensitivity: anaphylaxis, angioedema
Gastrointestinal: ileus
Pulmonary: Pulmonary aspiration has occurred in patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists undergoing elective surgeries or procedures requiring general anesthesia or deep sedation.
ZEPBOUND lowers blood glucose. When initiating ZEPBOUND, consider reducing the dose of concomitantly administered insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylureas) to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ].
ZEPBOUND delays gastric emptying and thereby has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Caution should be exercised when oral medications are concomitantly administered with ZEPBOUND.
Monitor patients on oral medications dependent on threshold concentrations for efficacy and those with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., warfarin) when concomitantly administered with ZEPBOUND.
Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception, for 4 weeks after initiation with ZEPBOUND and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation. Hormonal contraceptives that are not administered orally should not be affected [see Use in Specific Populations and Clinical Pharmacology ].
ZEPBOUND (tirzepatide) injection, for subcutaneous use, contains tirzepatide, a GIP receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonist. Tirzepatide is based on the GIP sequence and contains aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) in positions 2 and 13, a C-terminal amide, and Lys residue at position 20 that is attached to 1,20-eicosanedioic acid via a linker. The molecular weight is 4813.53 Da and the empirical formula is C225H348N48O68.
Structural formula:
ZEPBOUND is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow, sterile solution for subcutaneous use. Each single-dose pen or single-dose vial contains preservative-free 0.5 mL solution of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, or 15 mg of tirzepatide and the following excipients: sodium chloride (4.1 mg), sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate (0.7 mg), and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid solution and/or sodium hydroxide solution may have been added to adjust the pH. ZEPBOUND has a pH of 6.5 – 7.5.
Tirzepatide is a GIP receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonist. It contains a C20 fatty diacid that enables albumin binding and prolongs the half-life. Tirzepatide selectively binds to and activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, the targets for native GIP and GLP-1.
GLP-1 is a physiological regulator of appetite and caloric intake. Nonclinical studies suggest the addition of GIP may further contribute to the regulation of food intake.
Both GIP receptors and GLP-1 receptors are found in areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation. Animal studies show that tirzepatide distributes to and activates neurons in brain regions involved in regulation of appetite and food intake.
Tirzepatide lowers body weight with greater fat mass loss than lean mass loss.
Tirzepatide decreases calorie intake. The effects are likely mediated by affecting appetite.
Tirzepatide stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner and reduces glucagon secretion. Tirzepatide increases insulin sensitivity, as demonstrated in a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp study in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after 28 weeks of treatment. These effects can lead to a reduction of blood glucose.
Tirzepatide delays gastric emptying. The delay is largest after the first dose and this effect diminishes over time.
The pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide is similar between healthy subjects, patients with overweight or obesity, and patients with OSA and obesity. Steady-state plasma tirzepatide concentrations were achieved following 4 weeks of once weekly administration. Tirzepatide exposure increases in a dose-proportional manner.
Absorption
Following subcutaneous administration, the median time (range) to maximum plasma concentration of tirzepatide is 24 hours (8 to 72 hours). The mean absolute bioavailability of tirzepatide following subcutaneous administration is 80%. Similar exposure was achieved with subcutaneous administration of tirzepatide in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
Distribution
The mean [coefficient of variation (CV)%] apparent steady-state volumes of distribution of tirzepatide following subcutaneous administration in patients with overweight or obesity and patients with OSA and obesity are approximately 9.7 L (29%) and 11.8 L (37%), respectively. Tirzepatide is highly bound to plasma albumin (99%).
Elimination
The apparent population mean clearance of tirzepatide in patients with overweight or obesity and patients with OSA and obesity is approximately 0.06 L/h (CV% ~ 20%). The elimination half-life is approximately 5-6 days in patients with overweight or obesity, and in patients with OSA and obesity.
Metabolism
Tirzepatide is metabolized by proteolytic cleavage of the peptide backbone, beta-oxidation of the C20 fatty diacid, and amide hydrolysis.
Excretion
The primary excretion routes of tirzepatide metabolites are via urine and feces. Intact tirzepatide is not observed in urine or feces.
Specific Populations
The intrinsic factors of age (18 to 84 years), sex, race (71% White, 11% Asian, 9% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 8% Black or African American), ethnicity, or body weight do not have a clinically relevant effect on the PK of tirzepatide.
Patients with Renal Impairment
Renal impairment does not impact the pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide. The pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide after a single 5 mg dose were evaluated in patients with different degrees of renal impairment (mild, moderate, severe, ESRD) compared with subjects with normal renal function. Data from clinical studies have also shown that renal impairment in patients with overweight or obesity does not impact the pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide [see Use in Specific Populations ].
Patients with Hepatic Impairment
Hepatic impairment does not impact the pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide. The pharmacokinetics of tirzepatide after a single 5 mg dose were evaluated in patients with different degrees of hepatic impairment (mild, moderate, severe) compared with subjects with normal hepatic function [see Use in Specific Populations ].
Drug Interaction Studies
Potential for Tirzepatide to Influence the Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs
In vitro studies have shown low potential for tirzepatide to inhibit or induce CYP enzymes, and to inhibit drug transporters.
ZEPBOUND delays gastric emptying and thereby has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications [see Drug Interactions ].
The impact of tirzepatide on gastric emptying was greatest after a single dose of 5 mg and diminished after subsequent doses.
Following a first dose of tirzepatide 5 mg, acetaminophen maximum concentration (Cmax) was reduced by 55%, and the median peak plasma concentration (tmax) occurred 1 hour later. After coadministration at Week 6 with tirzepatide 15 mg, there was no meaningful impact on acetaminophen Cmax and tmax. Overall acetaminophen exposure (AUC0-24hr) was not influenced.
Following administration of a combined oral contraceptive (0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.25 mg norgestimate) in the presence of a single dose of tirzepatide 5 mg, mean Cmax of ethinyl estradiol, norgestimate, and norelgestromin was reduced by 59%, 66%, and 55%, while mean AUC was reduced by 20%, 21%, and 23%, respectively. A delay in tmax of 2.5 to 4.5 hours was observed.
The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in other studies.
The incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) to ZEPBOUND was evaluated in adult patients with overweight or obesity or with OSA and obesity in clinical studies lasting 52 weeks or longer. Anti-tirzepatide antibodies were detected in 64.5% (1591/2467) of ZEPBOUND-treated patients in weight reduction clinical studies 1 and 2, and 60.6% (137/226) of ZEPBOUND-treated patients in OSA clinical studies [see Clinical Studies ].
Of the ZEPBOUND-treated patients in weight reduction clinical studies 40% and 16.5% of patients developed antibodies that were cross-reactive to native GIP or native GLP-1, respectively.
Of the ZEPBOUND-treated patients in OSA clinical studies, 37.2% and 19.5% of patients developed antibodies that were cross reactive to native GIP and native GLP-1, respectively.
Neutralizing antibodies against tirzepatide activity on the GIP or GLP-1 receptors and against native GIP or GLP-1 were detected in 2.8% and 2.7% and 0.8% and 0.1% respectively, of ZEPBOUND-treated patients in weight reduction clinical studies.
No ZEPBOUND-treated patients in OSA studies developed neutralizing antibodies against tirzepatide activity on the GIP or GLP-1 receptors or against native GIP or native GLP-1.
No clinically significant effect of anti-tirzepatide antibodies on pharmacokinetics or effectiveness of ZEPBOUND has been identified. More ZEPBOUND-treated patients who developed anti-tirzepatide antibodies experienced hypersensitivity reactions or injection site reactions than those who did not develop these antibodies [see Adverse Reactions ].
A 2-year carcinogenicity study was conducted with tirzepatide in male and female rats at doses of 0.15, 0.50, and 1.5 mg/kg (0.1-, 0.4-, and 1-fold the MRHD of 15 mg once weekly based on AUC) administered by subcutaneous injection twice weekly. A statistically significant increase in thyroid C-cell adenomas was observed in male rats (≥0.5 mg/kg) and female rats (≥0.15 mg/kg), and a statistically significant increase in thyroid C-cell adenomas and carcinomas combined was observed in male and female rats at all doses examined. In a 6-month carcinogenicity study in rasH2 transgenic mice, tirzepatide at doses of 1, 3, and 10 mg/kg administered by subcutaneous injection twice weekly was not tumorigenic.
Tirzepatide was not genotoxic in a rat bone marrow micronucleus assay.
In fertility and early embryonic development studies, male and female rats were administered twice weekly subcutaneous doses of 0.5, 1.5, or 3 mg/kg (0.3-, 1-, and 2-fold and 0.3-, 0.9-, and 2-fold, respectively, the MRHD of 15 mg once weekly based on AUC). No effects of tirzepatide were observed on sperm morphology, mating, fertility, and conception. In female rats, an increase in the number of females with prolonged diestrus and a decrease in the mean number of corpora lutea resulting in a decrease in the mean number of implantation sites and viable embryos was observed at all dose levels. These effects were considered secondary to the pharmacological effects of tirzepatide on food consumption and body weight.
Weight Reduction in Adults with Obesity or Overweight, with or without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Study 1 and Study 2)
Overview of Study 1 and Study 2
The efficacy of ZEPBOUND for weight reduction in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity was studied in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled fixed-dosage trials (Study 1 and Study 2) in adults aged 18 years and older. In Studies 1 and 2, all patients received a standard lifestyle intervention which included instruction on a reduced-calorie diet (approximately 500 kcal/day deficit) and increased physical activity counseling (recommended minimum of 150 min/week) that began with the first dose of study medication or placebo and continued throughout the trial. Patients also received counseling on behavior modification strategies to adhere to diet and exercise recommendations. In both trials, weight reduction was assessed after 72 weeks of treatment (at least 52 weeks at maintenance dose).
Study 1 (NCT04184622) was a 72-week trial that enrolled 2,539 adult patients with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), or with overweight (BMI 27 to <30 kg/m2) and at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease; patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. Patients were randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to once weekly fixed dosage of ZEPBOUND 5 mg, ZEPBOUND 10 mg, ZEPBOUND 15 mg, or placebo, with an escalation period of up to 20 weeks followed by the maintenance period. At baseline, mean age was 45 years (range 18-84 years), 68% were female, 71% were White, 11% were Asian, 9% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 8% were Black or African American. A total of 48% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Mean baseline body weight was 104.8 kg and mean BMI was 38 kg/m2. Baseline characteristics included 32% with hypertension, 30% with dyslipidemia, 8% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 3% with cardiovascular disease.
Study 2 (NCT04657003) was a 72-week trial that enrolled 938 adult patients with BMI ≥27 kg/m2 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patients included in the trial had HbA1c 7-10% and were treated with either diet and exercise alone, or any oral anti-hyperglycemic agent except dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists. Patients who were taking insulin or injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. Patients were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to once weekly fixed dosage of ZEPBOUND 10 mg, ZEPBOUND 15 mg, or placebo with an escalation period of up to 20 weeks followed by the maintenance period. At baseline, mean age was 54 years (range 18-85 years), 51% were female, 76% were White, 13% were Asian, and 8% were Black or African American. A total of 60% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Mean baseline body weight was 100.7 kg and mean BMI was 36.1 kg/m2. Baseline characteristics included 66% with hypertension, 61% with dyslipidemia, 8% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 10% with cardiovascular disease.
Results for Study 1 and Study 2
The proportions of patients who discontinued study drug in Study 1 were 14.3%, 16.4%, and 15.1% for the 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg ZEPBOUND-treated groups, respectively, and 26.4% for the placebo-treated group. The proportions of patients who discontinued study drug in Study 2 were 9.3% and 13.8% for the 10 mg and 15 mg ZEPBOUND-treated groups, respectively, and 14.9% for the placebo-treated group.
For Studies 1 and 2, weight reduction was assessed after 72 weeks of treatment (at least 52 weeks at maintenance dose). In both studies, the primary efficacy parameters were mean percent change in body weight and the percentage of patients achieving ≥5% weight reduction from baseline to Week 72 (see Table 2).
After 72 weeks of treatment, ZEPBOUND resulted in a statistically significant reduction in body weight compared with placebo, and greater proportions of patients treated with ZEPBOUND 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg achieved at least 5% weight reduction compared to placebo. Among patients treated with ZEPBOUND 10 mg and 15 mg, greater proportions of patients achieved at least 10%, 15%, and 20% weight reduction compared to placebo (see Table 2). A reduction in body weight was observed with ZEPBOUND irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, baseline BMI, and glycemic status.
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; N = number of patients randomly assigned to study drug. | |||||||
a The intention-to-treat population includes all randomly assigned patients. For Study 1 at Week 72, body weight was missing for 21.6%, 10.2%, 10.5%, and 9.4% of patients randomly assigned to placebo, ZEPBOUND 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg, respectively. For Study 2 at Week 72, body weight was missing for 11.1%, 4.8%, and 8.4% of patients randomly assigned to placebo, ZEPBOUND 10 mg, and 15 mg, respectively. The missing values were imputed by a hybrid approach using retrieved dropouts from the same treatment group (if missing not due to COVID-19) or using all non-missing data assuming missing at random (for missing solely due to COVID-19). | |||||||
b Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
c Analyzed using logistic regression adjusted for baseline value. | |||||||
d p-value<0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
e Not controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
| Study 1 | Study 2 | ||||||
Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | Placebo N = 643 | ZEPBOUND 5 mg N = 630 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 636 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 630 | Placebo N = 315 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 312 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 311 |
| Body Weight | |||||||
| Baseline mean (kg) | 104.8 | 102.9 | 105.8 | 105.6 | 101.7 | 100.9 | 99.6 |
| % Change from baselineb | -3.1 | -15.0 | -19.5 | -20.9 | -3.2 | -12.8 | -14.7 |
| % Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -11.9 (-13.4, _10.4)d | -16.4 (_17.9, -14.8)d | -17.8 (_19.3, -16.3)d | -9.6 (-11.1, -8.1)d | -11.6 (-13.0, -10.1)d | ||
| % of Patients losing ≥5% body weight | 34.5 | 85.1 | 88.9 | 90.9 | 32.5 | 79.2 | 82.8 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 50.3 (44.3, 56.2)c,d | 54.6 (49.1, 60.0)c,d | 56.4 (50.9, 62.0)c,d | 46.8 (39.5, 54.1)c,d | 50.4 (43.1, 57.8)c,d | ||
| % of Patients losing ≥10% body weight | 18.8 | 68.5 | 78.1 | 83.5 | 9.5 | 60.5 | 64.8 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 49.3 (43.6, 54.9)c,e | 59.5 (54.2, 64.9)c,d | 64.8 (59.6, 70.1)c,d | 51.0 (44.4, 57.7)c,d | 55.3 (48.6, 62.0)c,d | ||
| % of Patients losing ≥15% body weight | 8.8 | 48.0 | 66.6 | 70.6 | 2.7 | 39.7 | 48.0 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 38.7 (33.6, 43.7)c,e | 58.1 (53.2, 63.0)c,d | 62.0 (57.2, 66.8)c,d | 37.0 (31.1, 42.9)c,d | 45.4 (39.4, 51.4)c,d | ||
| % of Patients losing ≥20% body weight | 3.1 | 30.0 | 50.1 | 56.7 | 1.0 | 21.5 | 30.8 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 26.6 (22.4, 30.7)c,e | 47.3 (42.7, 51.9)c,d | 53.8 (49.3, 58.3)c,d | 20.5 (15.7, 25.4)c,d | 29.7 (24.3, 35.0)c,d | ||
The cumulative frequency distributions of change in body weight are shown in Figure 1 for Study 1 and Figure 2 for Study 2. One way to interpret this figure is to select a change in body weight of interest on the horizontal axis and note the corresponding proportions of patients (vertical axis) in each treatment group who achieved at least that degree of weight reduction. For example, note that the vertical line arising from -10% in Figure 1 intersects the ZEPBOUND 15 mg and placebo curves at approximately 83.5%, and 18.8%, respectively, which correspond to the values shown in Table 2.
Figure 1: Changes in Body Weight (%) from Baseline to Week 72 in Study 1 in Patients with Obesity or Overweight (without Type 2 Diabetes)
Note: Based on average percent weight change of each randomized patient within each specific treatment arm from 100 imputed datasets including observed data and imputed data using hybrid approach for missing values.
Figure 2: Changes in Body Weight (%) from Baseline to Week 72 in Study 2 in Patients with Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Based on average percent weight change of each randomized patient within each specific treatment arm from 100 imputed datasets including observed data and imputed data using hybrid approach for missing values.
The time courses of weight reduction with ZEPBOUND and placebo from baseline through Week 72 are depicted in Figure 3 for Study 1 and Figure 4 for Study 2.
Figure 3: Change from Baseline (%) in Body Weight in Study 1 in Patients with Obesity or Overweight (without Type 2 Diabetes)
Note: Displayed results are from the Intent-to-Treat Population. (1) Observed mean value from Week 0 to Week 72, and (2) least-squares mean ± standard error at Week 72 hybrid imputation (HI).
Figure 4: Change from Baseline (%) in Body Weight in Study 2 in Patients with Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes
Note: Displayed results are from the Intent-to-Treat Population. (1) Observed mean value from Week 0 to Week 72, and (2) least squares mean ± standard error at Week 72 hybrid imputation (HI).
Changes in waist circumference and cardiometabolic parameters with ZEPBOUND are shown in Table 3 for Study 1 and Study 2.
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; N = number of patients randomly assigned to study drug. | |||||||
a The intention-to-treat population includes all randomly assigned patients. The missing values were imputed by a hybrid approach using retrieved dropouts from the same treatment group (if missing not due to COVID-19) or using all non-missing data assuming missing at random (for missing solely due to COVID-19). | |||||||
b Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
c Analyzed using log-transformed data. | |||||||
d p-value<0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
e Not controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
f Least-squares mean from mixed model for repeated measures adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
g Baseline value is the geometric mean. | |||||||
| Study 1 | Study 2 | ||||||
Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | Placebo N = 643 | ZEPBOUND 5 mg N = 630 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 636 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 630 | Placebo N = 315 | ZEPBOUND 10 mg N = 312 | ZEPBOUND 15 mg N = 311 |
| Waist Circumference (cm) | |||||||
| Baseline mean | 114.0 | 113.2 | 114.8 | 114.4 | 116.0 | 114.2 | 114.6 |
| Change from baselineb | -4.0 | -14.0 | -17.7 | -18.5 | -3.3 | -10.8 | -13.1 |
| Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -10.1 (-11.6, -8.6)e | -13.8 (-15.2, -12.3)d | -14.5 (-15.9, -13.0)d | -7.4 (-9.0, -5.9)d | -9.8 (-11.2, -8.3)d | ||
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) | |||||||
| Baseline mean | 122.9 | 123.6 | 123.8 | 123.0 | 131.0 | 130.6 | 130.0 |
| Change from baselineb | -1.0 | -6.6 | -7.7 | -7.4 | -1.2 | -5.6 | -7.1 |
| Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -5.6 (-7.2, -3.9)e | -6.7 (-8.4, -5.0)e | -6.4 (-8.0, -4.8)e | -4.4 (-6.7, -2.1)e | -5.9 (-8.3, -3.6)e | ||
| Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) | |||||||
| Baseline mean | 79.6 | 79.3 | 79.9 | 79.3 | 79.4 | 80.2 | 79.7 |
| Change from baselineb | -0.8 | -4.9 | -5.0 | -4.5 | -0.3 | -2.1 | -2.9 |
| Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -4.1 (-5.2, -3.0)e | -4.2 (-5.3, -3.0)e | -3.7 (-4.8, -2.7)e | -1.8 (-3.3, -0.4)e | -2.7 (-4.2, -1.2)e | ||
| Pulse Rate (beats per minute) | |||||||
| Baseline mean | 72.9 | 72.4 | 71.8 | 72.4 | 74.8 | 75.9 | 75.6 |
| Change from baselinef | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 2.6 | -0.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Difference from placebof (95% CI) | 0.5 (-0.5, 1.5)e | 2.2 (1.2, 3.2)e | 2.5 (1.5, 3.4)e | 1.2 (-0.1, 2.5)e | 1.5 (0.2, 2.8)e | ||
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) | |||||||
| Baseline meang | 187.5 | 187.1 | 190.6 | 187.5 | 174.9 | 173.9 | 167.0 |
| % change from baselineb | -1.8 | -3.8 | -4.4 | -6.3 | 2.8 | -2.8 | -1.0 |
| Relative difference from placebob (95% CI) | -2.1 (-4.5, 0.4)c,e | -2.7 (-5.1, -0.2)c,e | -4.6 (-6.8, -2.2)c,e | -5.5 (-8.7, -2.2)c,e | -3.8 (-7.1, -0.3)c,e | ||
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | |||||||
| Baseline meang | 109.4 | 108.7 | 112.3 | 109.3 | 92.4 | 90.5 | 85.7 |
| % change from baselineb | -1.7 | -4.6 | -5.6 | -7.1 | 7.4 | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| Relative difference from placebob (95% CI) | -2.9 (-6.6, 0.9)c,e | -4.0 (-7.5, -0.5)c,e | -5.5 (-8.9, -2.0)c,e | -5.2 (-10.1, 0.1)c,e | -3.0 (-8.4, 2.6)c,e | ||
| HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | |||||||
| Baseline meang | 46.6 | 47.6 | 47.6 | 47.6 | 42.7 | 43.8 | 42.2 |
| % change from baselineb | -0.7 | 6.9 | 9.2 | 8.0 | 0.2 | 8.2 | 9.7 |
| Relative difference from placebob (95% CI) | 7.7 (4.6, 10.8)c,e | 9.9 (6.7, 13.2)c,e | 8.7 (5.7, 11.8)c,e | 8.0 (4.2, 11.8)c,e | 9.5 (5.6, 13.5)c,e | ||
| Non-HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | |||||||
| Baseline meang | 138.3 | 137.0 | 140.4 | 137.5 | 129.6 | 127.2 | 121.9 |
| % change from baselineb | -2.3 | -8.0 | -9.4 | -11.7 | 3.7 | -6.6 | -5.2 |
| Relative difference from placebob (95% CI) | -5.8 (-8.9, -2.6)c,e | -7.2 (-10.3, -4.1)c,e | -9.6 (-12.4, -6.6)c,e | -9.9 (-14.1, -5.6)c,e | -8.5 (-12.9, -4.0)c,e | ||
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | |||||||
| Baseline meang | 130.8 | 128.7 | 125.7 | 128.1 | 165.0 | 158.8 | 158.5 |
| % change from baselineb | -5.6 | -21.2 | -23.8 | -29.1 | -3.3 | -27.1 | -27.3 |
| Relative difference from placebob (95% CI) | -16.5 (-21.2, -11.4)c,e | -19.3 (-23.9, -14.4)c,e | -24.9 (-29.1, -20.4)c,e | -24.6 (-30.0, -18.7)c,e | -24.8 (-30.3, -18.9)c,e | ||
| HbA1c (%) | |||||||
| Baseline mean | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Change from baselineb | -0.1 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -2.1 | -2.1 |
| Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -0.3 (-0.3, -0.2)e | -0.4 (-0.4, -0.3)e | -0.4 (-0.4, -0.3)e | -1.6 (-1.7, -1.4)d | -1.6 (-1.8, -1.4)d | ||
Weight Reduction Following Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in Adults with Obesity or Overweight (Study 3)
Overview of Study 3
Study 3 (NCT04657016) was an 84-week trial with a 12-week intensive lifestyle intervention lead-in period (Week -12 to Week 0), followed by a 72-week randomized treatment period of ZEPBOUND versus placebo (Week 0 to Week 72) with a standard lifestyle intervention. Only patients who lost ≥5% body weight during the 12-week intensive lifestyle lead-in period entered the 72-week randomized treatment period. The trial initially enrolled 806 adult patients (aged 18 years and older) with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), or with overweight (BMI 27 to <30 kg/m2) and at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease; patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. During the intensive lifestyle intervention lead-in period, lifestyle instruction was delivered 8 times over 12 weeks by a dietician or dietician-equivalent, with all patients receiving instruction to exercise for at least 150 minutes per week and to reduce their caloric intake to approximately 1,200 kcal/day (females) or 1,500 kcal/day (males). Patients also received counseling on behavior modification strategies to adhere to diet and exercise recommendations. At the end of the 12-week intensive lifestyle intervention lead-in period, 579 patients who achieved ≥5% weight reduction were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to ZEPBOUND or placebo for 72 weeks. ZEPBOUND dosages were escalated over a period of up to 20 weeks to a maximum tolerated dosage (MTD) of 10 mg or 15 mg subcutaneous once weekly. During the randomized treatment period, patients received a standard lifestyle instruction every 12 weeks on reduced-calorie diet (approximately 500 kcal/day deficit) and increased physical activity (recommended minimum of 150 min/week) that began with the first dose of ZEPBOUND or placebo and continued throughout the 72-week treatment period; behavior modification strategies were recommended as needed. Weight reduction was assessed after 72 weeks of treatment (at least 52 weeks at maintenance dose).
For the 579 patients who were randomized, mean body weight at enrollment prior to entering the 12-week lifestyle lead-in period (Week -12) was 109.5 kg and mean BMI was 38.6 kg/m2. At randomization (Week 0), after the 12-week intensive lifestyle lead-in period, mean body weight was 101.9 kg and mean BMI was 35.9 kg/m2. The mean age of patients randomized to treatment was 46 years (range 18-77 years), 63% were female, 86% were White, 11% were Black or African American, and 1% were Asian. A total of 54% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Baseline characteristics for the 579 randomized patients included 34% with hypertension, 26% with dyslipidemia, 10% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 2% with cardiovascular disease.
Results for Study 3
At the end of the 12-week intensive lifestyle intervention lead-in, for patients who subsequently entered the randomized treatment period (n=579), the average body weight loss due to lifestyle was 6.9% (Week -12 to Week 0). Eighty-six percent (86%) of ZEPBOUND-treated patients had a maximum tolerated dosage of 15 mg weekly based on their final dose during the double-blind treatment period. The time course of weight reduction during the lead-in and from Week 0 to Week 72 with ZEPBOUND and placebo are depicted in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Change in Body Weight (%) After 12-Week Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Lead-In Followed by Randomized Treatment and a Standard Lifestyle Intervention (Study 3) in Patients with Obesity or Overweight
Note: Displayed results are from the randomized Population. (1) Observed mean value from Week -12 to Week 72, and (2) least squares mean ± standard error at Week 72 hybrid imputation (HI). Change from Week -12 is not a primary endpoint in Study 3.
The proportions of patients who discontinued study drug after randomization were 21.3% for the ZEPBOUND-treated group and 30.5% for the placebo-treated group.
For Study 3, the primary efficacy parameters were mean percent change in body weight from randomization (Week 0) to Week 72 and the percentage of patients achieving ≥5% weight reduction from randomization (Week 0) to Week 72. Amongst randomized patients who already lost ≥5% body weight during the 12-week intensive lifestyle lead-in period, subsequent treatment with ZEPBOUND resulted in a statistically significant reduction in body weight compared to placebo from randomization (Week 0) to Week 72. A greater proportion of patients treated with ZEPBOUND achieved at least 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% weight reduction from Week 0 to Week 72 compared to placebo (see Table 4).
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; MTD = maximum tolerated dose; N = number of patients randomly assigned to study drug. | ||
a The intent-to-treat population included only randomized patients with ≥5% weight loss at Week 0 after 12 weeks of intensive lifestyle intervention. During the 12-week lead-in period, 227 of 806 patients (28.2%) discontinued from the study. Of these 141 (17.5%) discontinued due to not achieving the randomization criteria of ≥5% weight reduction. | ||
b The intent-to-treat population includes all randomly assigned patients. For Study 3 at Week 72, body weight was missing for 23.6% and 8.7% of patients randomly assigned to placebo and ZEPBOUND MTD (10 or 15 mg). The missing values were imputed by a hybrid approach using retrieved dropouts from the same treatment group (if missing not due to COVID-19) or using all non-missing data assuming missing at random (for missing solely due to COVID-19). | ||
c Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | ||
d Analyzed using logistic regression adjusted for baseline value. | ||
e p-value<0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for type I error rate. | ||
| Study 3 N = 579a | ||
| Body weight | ||
| Mean (kg) at Week -12 | 109.5 | |
| Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa,b | Placebo N = 292 | ZEPBOUND MTD (10 mg or 15 mg) N = 287 |
| Body Weight | ||
| Mean (kg) at Week 0 | 101.3 | 102.5 |
| % Change from randomization at Week 72c | 2.5 | -18.4 |
| % Difference from placebo, at Week 72c (95% CI) | -20.8 (-23.2, -18.5)e | |
| % of Patients losing ≥5% body weight | 16.5 | 87.5 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 71.1 (63.6, 78.5)d,e | |
| % of Patients losing ≥10% body weight | 8.9 | 76.7 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 67.9 (60.7, 75.1)d,e | |
| % of Patients losing ≥15% body weight | 4.2 | 65.4 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 61.3 (54.5, 68.1)d,e | |
| % of Patients losing ≥20% body weight | 2.2 | 44.7 |
| % Difference from placebo (95% CI) | 42.6 (36.0, 49.1)d,e | |
Changes in waist circumference and cardiometabolic parameters are shown in Table 5.
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; N = number of patients randomly assigned to study drug. | |||||||
a The intent-to-treat population included all randomly assigned patients. The missing values were imputed by a hybrid approach using retrieved dropouts from the same treatment group (if missing not due to COVID-19) or using all non-missing data assuming missing at random (for missing solely due to COVID-19). | |||||||
b Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
c Analyzed using log-transformed data. | |||||||
d p-value<0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
e Not controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
f Least-squares mean from mixed model for repeated measures adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
g Baseline and randomization values are the geometric mean. | |||||||
h Observed means are shown for change from Week -12 to Week 0. Least-square means are shown for change from Week 0 to Week 72. | |||||||
| Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | All Randomized Patients N=579 | Placebo N=292 | ZEPBOUND MTD (10 mg or 15 mg) N=287 | ||||
| Baseline (Week-12) | Change from Week-12 to Week 0 | Randomization (Week 0) | Change from Week 0 to Week 72 | Randomization (Week 0) | Change from Week 0 to Week 72 | Difference from placebo, Week 0 to Week 72 (95% CI) | |
| Waist circumference (cm)h | 116.1 | -6.7 | 109.6 | 0.2b | 109.3 | -14.6b | -14.8b (-17.2, -12.5)d |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)h | 126.2 | -5.0 | 120.8 | 3.5b | 121.7 | -5.1b | -8.6b (-11.3, -6.0)e |
| Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)h | 81.7 | -2.9 | 78.3 | 2.1b | 79.3 | -3.2b | -5.3b (-6.9, -3.7)e |
| Pulse Rate (beats per minute)h | 73.0 | -1.6 | 70.7 | 0.9f | 72.2 | 2.7f | 1.8f (0.3, 3.4)e |
| HbA1c (%)h | 5.5 | -0.1 | 5.4 | 0.0b | 5.3 | -0.4b | -0.4b (-0.5, -0.3)e |
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 190.2 | -8.6 | 181.6 | 4.3 | 181.7 | -2.4 | -6.4b (-9.0, -3.6)c,e |
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 111.6 | -3.5 | 107.5 | 4.4 | 108.0 | -5.6 | -9.6b (-13.7, -5.4)c,e |
| HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 48.4 | -1.2 | 47.8 | 5.4 | 46.9 | 15.2 | 9.3b (4.5, 14.2)c,e |
| Non-HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 139.2 | -7.4 | 131.5 | 4.4 | 132.4 | -8.8 | -12.6b (-15.9, -9.3)c,e |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL)g,h | 123.1 | -19.8 | 108.8 | 2.1 | 111.7 | -23.5 | -25.1b (-30.9, -18.9)c,e |
Weight Reduction Following Randomized Withdrawal in Adults with Obesity or Overweight (Study 4)
Overview of Study 4
Study 4 (NCT04660643) was an 88-week randomized withdrawal trial in which all patients received open-label ZEPBOUND during a 36-week lead-in period, followed by randomization to either continue ZEPBOUND or switch to placebo for 52 weeks. The trial enrolled 783 adult patients (aged 18 years and older) with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2), or with overweight (BMI 27 to <30 kg/m2) and at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease; patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. All patients received a standard lifestyle intervention which included instruction on a reduced-calorie diet (approximately 500 kcal/day deficit) and increased physical activity counseling (recommended minimum of 150 min/week) that began with the first dose of ZEPBOUND, during the lead-in period, and continued throughout the trial. During the 36-week open-label ZEPBOUND lead-in period, ZEPBOUND dosages were escalated over a period of up to 20 weeks to an MTD of 10 mg or 15 mg subcutaneous once weekly. After the lead-in period, patients were randomized at Week 36 to continue ZEPBOUND or switch to placebo for 52 weeks.
Of the 783 patients who started ZEPBOUND at Week 0, 14.4% discontinued treatment before randomization at Week 36, and adverse events were the most common reason for discontinuation (6.8%). At Week 36, a total of 670 patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to ZEPBOUND MTD or placebo for 52 weeks. For the 670 randomized patients, at study entry (Week 0) mean body weight was 107.3 kg and mean BMI was 38.4 kg/m2, and at randomization (Week 36, after the open-label ZEPBOUND lead-in period) mean body weight was 85.2 kg and mean BMI was 30.5 kg/m2. Among the randomized patients, the mean age was 49 years (range 19-81 years), 71% were female, 80% were White, 11% were Black or African American, and 7% were Asian. A total of 44% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Baseline characteristics for the 670 randomized patients included 35% with hypertension, 32% with dyslipidemia, 12% with obstructive sleep apnea, and 6% with cardiovascular disease.
Results for Study 4
At the end of the 36-week open-label ZEPBOUND lead-in period, of the 670 randomized patients, 93% were on ZEPBOUND MTD of 15 mg weekly and 7% were on MTD of 10 mg weekly. After open-label ZEPBOUND treatment, randomized patients (n=670) had an average body weight loss of 20.9% (Week 0 to Week 36). The time course of weight reduction from Week 0 through Week 88 is depicted in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Change in Body Weight (%) After 36-Week Open-Label Treatment Followed by Randomized Withdrawal (Study 4) in Patients with Obesity or Overweight
Note: Displayed results are from the randomized population. (1) Displayed results are observed mean value from Week 0 to Week 88 and (2) least squares mean ± standard error at Week 88 hybrid imputation (HI). Change from Week 0 was not a primary endpoint in Study 4.
The proportions of patients who discontinued study drug after randomization at Week 36 were 10.4% for the ZEPBOUND-treated group and 17.9% for the placebo-treated group.
For Study 4, the primary efficacy parameter was mean percent change in body weight from randomization (Week 36) to Week 88. After weight loss with ZEPBOUND treatment during the open-label lead-in period (Week 0 to Week 36), continued treatment with ZEPBOUND from randomization (Week 36) to Week 88 resulted in a statistically significant reduction in body weight compared with placebo (see Table 6).
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; MTD = maximum tolerated dose; N = number of patients randomly assigned to study drug. | ||
a The intent-to-treat population included all randomly assigned patients and did not include 113 patients who were enrolled but not randomized. At Week 88, body weight was missing for 13.7% and 7.5% of patients randomly assigned to placebo and ZEPBOUND MTD (10 or 15 mg), respectively. The missing values were imputed by a hybrid approach using retrieved dropouts from the same treatment group (if missing not due to COVID-19) or using all non-missing data assuming missing at random (for missing solely due to COVID-19). | ||
b Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | ||
c p-value<0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for type I error rate. | ||
| Study 4 N=670a | ||
| Body weight | ||
| Mean at Week 0 (kg) | 107.3 | |
| Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | Placebo N=335 | ZEPBOUND (MTD 10 mg or 15 mg) N=335 |
| Body Weight | ||
| Mean at Week 36 (kg) | 85.8 | 84.6 |
| % change from Week 36 at Week 88b | 14.0 | -5.5 |
| % difference from placebo at Week 88 (95% CI)b | -19.4 (-21.2, -17.7)c | |
Changes in waist circumference and cardiometabolic parameters in Study 4 are shown in Table 7.
Abbreviations: ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; N = number of patients randomly assigned to study drug. | |||||||
a The intent-to-treat population included all randomly assigned patients. The missing values were imputed by a hybrid approach using retrieved dropouts from the same treatment group (if missing not due to COVID-19) or using all non-missing data assuming missing at random (for missing solely due to COVID-19). | |||||||
b Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
c Analyzed using log-transformed data. | |||||||
d p-value<0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
e Not controlled for type I error rate. | |||||||
f Least-squares mean from mixed model for repeated measures adjusted for baseline value and other stratification factors. | |||||||
g Baseline and randomization values are the geometric mean. | |||||||
h Observed means are shown for change from Week 0 to Week 36. Least-square means are shown for change from Week 36 to Week 88. | |||||||
| Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Populationa | All Randomized Patients N=670 | Placebo N=335 | ZEPBOUND MTD (10 mg or 15 mg) N=335 | ||||
| Baseline (Week 0) | Change from Week 0 to Week 36 | Randomization (Week 36) | Change from Week 36 to Week 88 | Randomization (Week 36) | Change from Week 36 to Week 88 | Difference from placebo, Week 36 to Week 88 (95% CI) | |
| Waist circumference (cm)h | 115.2 | -17.8 | 98.2 | 7.8b | 96.8 | -4.3b | -12.1b (-13.5, -10.6)d |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)h | 126.1 | -11.2 | 114.8 | 8.2b | 115.0 | 2.0b | -6.2b (-8.2, -4.3)e |
| Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)h | 80.9 | -5.1 | 76.2 | 3.2b | 75.4 | -0.7b | -3.8b (-5.2, -2.4)e |
| Pulse Rate (beats per minute)h | 72.5 | 5.0 | 77.8 | -5.2f | 77.1 | -2.1f | 3.1f (1.9, 4.3)e |
| HbA1c (%)h | 5.5 | -0.5 | 5.0 | 0.3b | 5.1 | -0.0b | -0.3b (-0.3, -0.2)e |
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 188.3 | -12.4 | 176.1 | 8.0 | 175.9 | 2.7 | -4.9b (-7.4, -2.4)c,e |
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 108.6 | -1.9 | 107.6 | 3.2 | 105.9 | -3.5 | -6.5b (-10.0, -2.9)c,e |
| HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 49.9 | -2.7 | 47.3 | 14.8 | 47.7 | 18.7 | 3.4b (0.2, 6.6)c,e |
| Non-HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)g,h | 135.8 | -9.8 | 126.3 | 5.1 | 126.0 | -3.4 | -8.1b (-11.3, -4.8)c,e |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL)g,h | 121.4 | -40.4 | 85.5 | 13.5 | 90.9 | -4.8 | -16.1b (-21.7, -10.0)c,e |
Overview of Study5and Study6
The efficacy of ZEPBOUND for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] ≥15) in patients with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) was evaluated in a master protocol clinical trial (NCT05412004) that included two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Study 5 and Study 6) of 52 weeks duration. The two trials enrolled a total of 469 adult patients.
In Studies 5 and 6, patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive ZEPBOUND or placebo for 52 weeks. ZEPBOUND dosages were escalated over a period of up to 20 weeks to maximum tolerated dosage (MTD) of 10 mg or 15 mg subcutaneous once weekly [see Dosage and Administration ]. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded and all patients received instruction on a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity counseling throughout the study.
Study 5 enrolled 234 adult patients with moderate to severe OSA and obesity who were unable or unwilling to use Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy. Patients had a mean age of 48 years (range: 20 to 76 years), 67% were male, 66% were White, 20% were Asian, 8% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 6% were Black or African American. A total of 42% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
Study 6 enrolled 235 adult patients with moderate to severe OSA and obesity who were on PAP therapy. Patients had a mean age of 52 years (range: 26 to 79 years), 72% were male, 73% were White, 14% were Asian, 8% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 5% were Black or African American. A total of 32% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
Table 8 describes the baseline disease characteristics of patients in Studies 5 and 6.
Abbreviations: AHI = Apnea-Hypopnea Index; BMI = body-mass index; ESS = Epworth Sleepiness Score; OSA = obstructive sleep apnea; SD = standard deviation. | ||
a Moderate OSA was defined as an AHI ≥15 – 30 events/hour on polysomnogram at baseline. | ||
b Severe OSA was defined as an AHI ≥30 events/hour on polysomnogram at baseline. | ||
| Study 5 (N=234) | Study 6 (N=235) | |
| Baseline AHI (events/hour), mean (SD) | 51.5 (31) | 49.5 (26.7) |
| Moderate OSA, %a | 35.2 | 30.9 |
| Severe OSA, %b | 63.1 | 68.2 |
| ESS Total, mean (SD) | 10.5 (5.2) | 10 (4.6) |
| Total Hypoxic Burden (% min/hour), mean (SD) | 208.4 (189.1) | 193 (174.6) |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 39.1 (7) | 38.7 (6) |
| Pre-diabetes, % | 65 | 56.6 |
| Hypertension, % | 75.6 | 77.4 |
| Cardiac disorders, % | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Dyslipidemia, % | 80.8 | 83.8 |
Results for Study 5 and Study 6
The primary endpoint for Studies 5 and 6 was the change from baseline in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) at Week 52. Patients in Study 5 were unable or unwilling to use PAP therapy, and patients in Study 6 were on PAP therapy and instructed to suspend PAP for 7 days prior to assessment of the primary endpoint. The clinical studies for OSA did not evaluate the timing or appropriateness of PAP discontinuation in patients who were previously compliant with PAP therapy.
In Studies 5 and 6, treatment with ZEPBOUND for 52 weeks resulted in a statistically significant reduction in AHI compared with placebo, and greater proportions of patients treated with ZEPBOUND achieved remission or mild non-symptomatic OSA compared to placebo. Table 9 provides the efficacy results for Studies 5 and 6. A reduction in AHI was observed with ZEPBOUND irrespective of age, sex, ethnicity, baseline BMI, or baseline OSA severity. In both Studies 5 and 6, patients treated with ZEPBOUND achieved a greater reduction in systolic blood pressure and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels compared to placebo.
Abbreviations: AHI = Apnea-Hypopnea Index; ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; CI = confidence interval; ESS = Epworth Sleepiness Scale; h = hour; MTD = maximum tolerated dose; N = number of participants randomly assigned and received at least 1 dose of study drug. | ||||
a Analyses were based on the modified intent-to-treat population which was defined as randomly assigned participants who were exposed to at least 1 dose of study intervention; two participants in Study 6 were randomized but did not receive study drug. | ||||
b Least-squares mean from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline values and stratification factors, with multiple imputation for missing data at Week 52. | ||||
c Analyzed using log transformed data. | ||||
d Calculated by combining proportion of participants achieving target in imputed datasets. | ||||
e p-value <0.001 (unadjusted 2-sided) for superiority, controlled for multiplicity. | ||||
f Baseline value is the geometric mean. | ||||
| Modified Intent-to-Treat (mITT) Populationa | Study 5 | Study 6 | ||
| Placebo N = 120 | ZEPBOUND MTD (10 mg or 15 mg) N = 114 | Placebo N = 114 | ZEPBOUND MTD (10 mg or 15 mg) N = 119 | |
| AHI (events/hr) | ||||
| Baseline mean | 50.1 | 52.9 | 53.1 | 46.1 |
| Change from baselineb | -5.3 | -25.3 | -5.5 | -29.3 |
| Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -20 (-25.8, -14.2)e | -23.8 (-29.6, -17.9)e | ||
| % change in AHI | ||||
| % change from baselineb | -3 | -50.7 | -2.5 | -58.7 |
| % difference from placebob (95% CI) | -47.7 (-65.8, -29.6)e | -56.2 (-73.7, -38.7)e | ||
| % of patients with ≥50% reduction in AHId | 19 | 61.2 | 23.3 | 72.4 |
| % difference from placebo (95% CI) | 42.8 (30.8, 54.8)e | 48.6 (36.6, 60.7)e | ||
| Remission or mild non-symptomatic OSA | ||||
| % of Patients with AHI <5 or AHI 5-14 and ESS≤10d | 15.9 | 42.2 | 14.3 | 50.2 |
| % difference from placebo (95% CI) | 28.7 (18.3, 39.2)e | 33.2 (22.1, 44.3)e | ||
| Sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden (% min/h) | ||||
| Baseline meanf | 137.8 | 153.6 | 142.1 | 132.2 |
| Change from baselineb | -25.1 | -95.2 | -41.7 | -103 |
| Difference from placebob (95% CI) | -70.1 (-90.9, -49.3)c,e | -61.3 (-84.7, -37.9)c,e | ||
| Body weight (kg) | ||||
| Baseline mean | 112.8 | 116.7 | 115.1 | 115.8 |
| % change from baselineb | -1.6 | -17.7 | -2.3 | -19.6 |
| % difference from placebob (95% CI) | -16.1 (-18, -14.2)e | -17.3 (-19.3, -15.3)e | ||
The time course of change in AHI with ZEPBOUND and placebo from baseline through Week 52 are shown in Figure 7 for Study 5. Similar results were demonstrated for Study 6.
Figure 7: Change from Baseline in Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) Through Week 52 (Study 5)
Abbreviations: AHI = Apnea-Hypopnea Index; ANCOVA = analysis of covariance; MI = multiple imputation; MTD = maximum tolerated dose.
Note: Displayed results are from modified Intent-to-Treat Population. (1) Observed mean value from Week 0 through Week 52, and (2) least squares mean ± standard error at Week 52 from ANCOVA adjusted for baseline values and stratification factors, with multiple imputation of missing data.
Sleep-Related Impairment
In OSA clinical studies (Study 5 and Study 6), ZEPBOUND-treated patients showed improvement in sleep-related impairment compared to those who received placebo. Sleep-related impairment was assessed using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System® (PROMIS) Short Form Sleep-Related Impairment 8a.
ZEPBOUND (tirzepatide) is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution available in cartons containing 4 pre-filled single-dose pens, 1 single-dose vial, or 4 single-dose vials as follows:
| Total Strength per Total Volume | 4 pack Pen NDC | 1 pack Vial NDC | 4 pack Vial NDC |
| 2.5 mg/0.5 mL | 0002-2506-80 | 0002-0152-01 | 0002-0152-04 |
| 5 mg/0.5 mL | 0002-2495-80 | 0002-0243-01 | 0002-0243-04 |
| 7.5 mg/0.5 mL | 0002-2484-80 | 0002-1214-01 | 0002-1214-04 |
| 10 mg/0.5 mL | 0002-2471-80 | 0002-1340-01 | 0002-1340-04 |
| 12.5 mg/0.5 mL | 0002-2460-80 | 0002-1423-01 | 0002-1423-04 |
| 15 mg/0.5 mL | 0002-2457-80 | 0002-2002-01 | 0002-2002-04 |
| INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ZEPBOUND® [ZEHP-bownd] (tirzepatide) injection, for subcutaneous use 2.5 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial 5 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial 7.5 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial 10 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial 12.5 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial 15 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial |
Important information you need to know before injecting ZEPBOUND
Read this Instructions for Use before you start taking ZEPBOUND and each time you get a new vial. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
Do not share your needles or syringes with other people. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
Talk to your healthcare provider about how to inject ZEPBOUND the right way.
Gather supplies needed to give your injection
| Guide to parts Vial | Needle and Syringe (not included) |
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Note: The needle and syringe are not included. The needle and syringe recommended by your healthcare provider may look different than the needle and syringe in this Instructions for Use.
Preparing to inject ZEPBOUND
Remove the vial from the refrigerator.
Check the vial label to make sure you have the right medicine and dose, and that it has not expired.
Make sure the medicine:
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Always use a new syringe and needle for each injection to prevent infections and blocked needles. Do not reuse or share your syringes or needles with other people. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
| Step 1: Pull off the plastic protective cap. Do not remove the rubber stopper. |  |
| Step 2: Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab. |  |
| Step 3: Remove the outer wrapping from the syringe. |  |
| Step 4: Remove the outer wrapping from the needle. The syringe that your healthcare provider recommended may have a pre-attached needle. If the needle is attached, skip to step 6. |  |
| Step 5: Place the needle on top of the syringe and turn until it is tight and firmly attached. |  |
| Step 6: Remove the needle shield by pulling straight off. |  |
| Step 7: Hold the syringe in one hand with the needle pointing up. With the other hand pull down on the plunger until the plunger tip reaches the line on the syringe indicating that 0.5 mL of air has been drawn into the syringe. |  |
| Step 8: Push the needle through the rubber stopper of the vial. |  |
| Step 9: Push the plunger all the way in. This puts air into the vial and makes it easier to pull the solution from the vial. |  |
| Step 10: Turn the vial and syringe upside down. Make sure that the tip of the needle is in the liquid and slowly pull the plunger down until the plunger tip is past the 0.5 mL line. If there are air bubbles, tap the syringe gently a few times to let any air bubbles rise to the top. |   |
| Step 11: Slowly push the plunger up until the plunger tip reaches the 0.5 mL line. |  |
| Step 12: Pull the syringe out of the rubber stopper of the vial. |  |
Injecting ZEPBOUND
| Step 13: Choose your injection site. You can inject ZEPBOUND under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area (abdomen) or thighs. Someone else can inject in your stomach area, thighs, or the back of the upper arms. |   |
| Step 14: Insert the needle into your skin. |  |
| Step 15: Push down on the plunger to inject your dose. The needle should stay in your skin for at least 5 seconds to make sure you have injected all of your dose. |  |
| Step 16: Pull the needle out of your skin.
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Disposing of used needles and syringes
Storing ZEPBOUND
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Tirzepatide is a GIP receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonist. It contains a C20 fatty diacid that enables albumin binding and prolongs the half-life. Tirzepatide selectively binds to and activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors, the targets for native GIP and GLP-1.
GLP-1 is a physiological regulator of appetite and caloric intake. Nonclinical studies suggest the addition of GIP may further contribute to the regulation of food intake.
Both GIP receptors and GLP-1 receptors are found in areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation. Animal studies show that tirzepatide distributes to and activates neurons in brain regions involved in regulation of appetite and food intake.
