Tecentriq 60 Mg/Ml Solution - 20 Ml

Product Name

• Tecentriq 60 Mg/Ml Solution - 20 Ml

Scientific Name

• Atezolizumab 60 Mg/Ml Injection

Category Of Tecentriq Injection

• Monoclonal Antibodies

Mechanism Of Action Of Atezolizumab

• It belongs to a group of medicines called monoclonal antibodies.
• This antibody can help your immune system fight your cancer.

Therapeutic Indications Of Tecentriq Injection

• It is used in adults, under medical supervision, to treat different types of cancer, including:

1. Some types of bladder cancer.
2. Some types of lung cancer.
3. Some types of lung cancer.
4. Some types of breast cancer.
5. Some types of liver cancer.

Method Of Administration Of Tecentriq Injection

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may change from patient to patient based on your age, your medical condition and whether or not you are taking other medicines.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Tecentriq Injection

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Fever
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Feeling very tired with no energy (fatigue)
5. Lack of energy
6. Itching of the skin
7. Diarrhea
8. Joint pain
9. Rash
10. Loss of appetite
11. Shortness of breath
12. Urinary tract infection

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Tecentriq Injection

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Tecentriq Injection

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including if you:

1. Have an auto-immune disease (a condition where the body attacks its own cells)
2. Have been told that your cancer has spread to your brain
3. Have any history of inflammation of your lungs (called pneumonitis)
4. Have or have had chronic viral infection of the liver, including hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV)
5. Have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
6. Have a significant cardiovascular (heart) disease or blood disorders or organ damage due to
7. Inadequate blood flow
8. Have had serious side effects because of other antibody therapies that help your immune system to fight cancer
9. Have been given medicines to stimulate your immune system
10. Have been given medicines to suppress your immune system
11. Have been given a live, attenuated vaccine
12. Have been given medicines to treat infections (antibiotics) in the past two weeks

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements

Storage Conditions Of Tecentriq Injection

• Store at Refrigerator (2-8 C)
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Atezolizumab

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Atezolizumab