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Medicines tirzepatideQuestion & answer

tirzepatide · Medicine question

Why must the surgical team know about tirzepatide?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

It delays stomach emptying, which may leave residual stomach contents and increase aspiration risk during general anaesthesia or deep sedation.

Sources for this answer

Mounjaro KwikPen 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg solution for injection in pre filled pen — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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