TECENTRIQ 1200mg INJECTION


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Salt Composition

:     Atezolizumab

Manufacturer

:     ROCHE PRODUCTS INDIA PVT LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     Switzerland

Indication

:     Non-small cell lung cancer

Packaging

:     1 Vial(S) Of 20ml

Dosage Form

:     Injection

MRP

  :     ₹ 396725

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Tecentriq 1200mg injection is an anticancer medication containing the active ingredient Atezolizumab which belongs to the class of medicine called monoclonal antibody (Mab).

Atezolizumab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma with disease progression during or up to 12 months after platinum-containing chemotherapy.

TECENTRIQ may be used with the medicine’s bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin as your first treatment when your lung cancer has spread or grown

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.

MEDICINAL USE OF TECENTRIQ INJECTION
  • Urothelial carcinoma
  • Non-small cell lung cancer
  • Small cell lung cancer
  • Triple-negative breast cancer
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma

Tecentriq Injection is an immunotherapy drug that works by binding to PD-L1 expressed on tumor cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells, blocking its interactions with both PD-1 and B7.1 receptor.

By inhibiting PD-L1, Tecentriq may enable the re-activation of T cells and fight off cancer.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TECENTRIQ INJECTION

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Headaches that will not go away or unusual headaches
  • Eye sensitivity to light
  • Eye problems
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Increased sweating
  • Numbness in hands and feet
  • Sensitivity to sun
  • Constipation
  • Low oxygen level
  • High blood sugar
  • Pain in stomach, mouth, and throat
  • Decrease in your amount of urine
  • Blood in your urine
  • Swelling of your ankles
  • Loss of appetite
DOSAGE USE OF TECENTRIQ INJECTION

The recommended dose of Tecentriq is either:

  • 1200 mg administered by IV infusion every 3 weeks or
  • 1680 mg administered by IV infusion every 4 weeks.

The initial dose of Tecentriq must be administered over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated all subsequent infusions may be administered over 30 minutes.

Patients should be selected for treatment based on the tumor expression of PD-L1 confirmed by a validated test.

Ques 1. : What is the most important information about Tecentriq 1200mg Injection?

Ans : This medicine can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening. You can have more than one of these problems at the same time. These problems may happen anytime during your treatment or even after your treatment has ended. Discuss in detail with your doctor.

Ques 2. : When should I call my doctor right away?

Ans :Get medical help right away if you have chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, chills or shaking, double vision, blurry vision, persistent or severe muscle pain or weakness, and muscle cramp.

Ques 3. : Can Tecentriq 1200mg Injection be used during pregnancy?

Ans :No, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it can harm your unborn baby. Avoid getting pregnant and use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Tecentriq 1200mg Injection.

Ques 4. : Can Tecentriq 1200mg Injection be used during breastfeeding?

Ans :No, do not use this medicine while breastfeeding as it might pass into breast milk and could therefore harm your baby. Avoid breastfeeding for at least 5 months after the last dose of Tecentriq 1200mg Injection.

Ques 5. : Can Tecentriq 1200mg be used in combination with other cancer treatments?

Ans : Yes, Tecentriq 1200mg is often used with other anticancer medicine to treat certain types of cancer.

Ques 6. : How long can you stay on immunotherapy?

Ans :Many people stay on immunotherapy for about two years. The duration of immunotherapy depends on the stage of cancer and how well one responds to the treatment.

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