Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) Vial

Tecentriq Injection belongs to a group of medicines called monoclonal antibodies. It is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and melanoma.

Tecentriq Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, constipation, cough, and shortness of breath. Some side effects such as chest pain, diarrhea, and dark urine might require immediate action. Inform your doctor if it bothers you, as there may be a way to prevent the side effects.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses Of Tecentriq Solution For Infusion

• Treatment of Small cell lung cancer
• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Melanoma

Benefits Of Tecentriq Solution For Infusion

In Treatment of Small cell lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lung tissues. The addition of atezolizumab to chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer has been found to result in significantly longer overall survival and progression-free survival than chemotherapy alone. 

Side Effects Of Tecentriq Solution For Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Tecentriq

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Decreased appetite
• Nausea
• Cough
• Breathlessness
• Constipation

How To Use Tecentriq Solution For Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Tecentriq Solution For Infusion Works

Tecentriq Injection is a type of monoclonal antibody. It works by blocking the activity of a protein located on the T cells- a type of white blood cells that regulate the functioning of the immune system. In the presence of Tecentriq Injection, the killing power of T-cells is restored and the immune response is stimulated to locate and destroy cancer cells.