What is Tecentriq? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Tecentriq

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 30 to 60 minutes every 2, 3, or 4 weeks.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least 30 to 60 minutes every 2, 3, or 4 weeks.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Tecentriq

Tecentriq contraindications - Who shouldn't take Tecentriq?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to atezolizumab, or if you are pregnant.

Tecentriq warnings

• Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are female and able to get pregnant, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 5 months after your last dose.

• Do not breastfeed while you are being treated with this medicine and for at least 5 months after the last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, breathing or lung problems, diabetes, immune system problems (including Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus), nervous system problems (including Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis), or any type of infection. Tell your doctor if you have had an organ transplant.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Lung or breathing problem (including pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease)Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)Colitis (inflammation of the colon), which might damage your digestive systemKidney problem (including nephritis)Adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problemsChanges in blood sugar levelsOther problems caused by the immune system, including swelling in the heart, skin, pancreas, muscle, brain, nerve, eyes, kidney, or blood vesselsSerious skin reactions (including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic syndrome (DRESS), or toxic epidermal necrolysis)Increased risk of infections (including pneumonia, sepsis), which may be life-threateningInfusion reactionIncreased risk of possible organ transplant rejection

• This medicine could cause infertility in women. Talk with your doctor before receiving this medicine if you plan to have children.

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Fever, chills, trouble breathing, dizziness, or skin rash while receiving the infusion

• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness

• Weakness, headache, tiredness, weight changes, feeling cold, or changes in mood or behavior

Tecentriq interactions & what to avoid when taking Tecentriq

• Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during your treatment time and for at least 5 months after your last dose.

• Do not breastfeed while you are being treated and 5 months after treatment with this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, breathing or lung problems, diabetes, immune system problems (such as Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus), nervous system problems (such as myasthenia gravis), or any type of infection. Tell your doctor if you have had an organ transplant.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe inflammation, including pneumonitis (lungs), colitis (intestines), hepatitis (liver), pancreatitis (pancreas), or encephalitis (around the brain)Overactive or underactive thyroid, or similar problems with other body systems (including the nervous system)InfectionInfusion reaction

• This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.