Atezolizumab Benefits & Uses

Atezolizumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Skin Cancer

Atezolizumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Atezolizumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atezolizumab is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Infection
Back Pain
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Moderate

Meningitis
Peripheral Edema

Atezolizumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Atezolizumab safe for pregnant women?

Atezolizumab has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Atezolizumab without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Atezolizumab safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Atezolizumab. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Atezolizumab on the Kidneys?

Atezolizumab rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Atezolizumab on the Liver?

Atezolizumab may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Atezolizumab on the Heart?

Atezolizumab is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atezolizumab with Other Drugs

Atezolizumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atezolizumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atezolizumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Pancreatitis
Infections
Meningitis
Uveitis

Frequently asked Questions about Atezolizumab

Is this Atezolizumab habit forming or addictive?

Atezolizumab does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Atezolizumab, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Atezolizumab can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Atezolizumab is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Atezolizumab for mental disorders.

No

Atezolizumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atezolizumab

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Atezolizumab with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Atezolizumab

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atezolizumab with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Atezolizumab

Tecentriq 1200mg Injection - ₹222166
Atezolizumab Injection - ₹391725

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tecentriq® (atezolizumab)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 198-200

Atezolizumab Injection