Tecentriq 1200mg Injection is an anticancer medication containing the active ingredient Atezolizumab.
It belongs to the class of medicines called monoclonal antibodies (Mab).
Atezolizumab helps the immune system to fight against cancer by blocking the interaction between PD-L1 and PD-1, which can help T-cells recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively.
Indications:
Urothelial carcinoma
Non-small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Administration:
Tecentriq 1200mg is used as adjuvant therapy (treatment after surgery) for lung cancer conditions where the cancer is not spread to other body parts.
It can be used alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines.
Only a trained doctor or nurse should administer the injection.
The first infusion takes around 60 minutes and must be monitored carefully. If there is no infusion reaction for the first dose, the next infusion will last 30 minutes.
Contraindications:
Do not take Tecentriq 1200mg injection if you are allergic to Atezolizumab or other medicine ingredients.
This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents.
Warnings:
Inform your healthcare professional if you experience any symptoms like inflammation of the lung, liver, intestine, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pituitary gland.
Notify your doctor if you have or ever had an autoimmune disease, HIV infection or AIDS, pneumonitis, infections like HIV/AIDS, a chronic viral infection of the liver (hepatitis B / hepatitis C).
Report your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Use effective birth control during and even after the treatment for five months.
Drug Interactions:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional, supplements, and herbal products.
Certain medications may interact with Tecentriq 1200mg and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store Tecentriq 1200mg in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
Do not freeze.
Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
Safety Advice:
Pregnancy: Your doctor will prescribe Tecentriq 1200mg only if needed, as this medicine might cause harm to the unborn baby.
Breastfeeding: It is unknown whether Tecentriq 1200mg is safe to administer in breastfeeding patients.
Lungs: Inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders before taking Tecentriq 1200mg.
Liver: Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Tecentriq 1200mg.
Alcohol: It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tecentriq 1200mg as this medicine makes you feel drowsy. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Driving: It is unsafe to drive while taking Tecentriq 1200mg because this medicine might cause minor influence, so avoid driving and operating machinery during this treatment.
Side Effects:
Serious: Inflammation (lung, liver, intestine, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pituitary gland), type 1 diabetes, inflammation of the brain, heart muscle, kidney, muscle, severe skin reaction, inflammation of problem with nerve.
Common: Fever, loss of appetite, urinary tract infection, pain in the joints, muscles, and bones, headache, hair loss, numbness in hands and feet, sensitivity to sun, constipation, low oxygen level, high blood sugar, pain in stomach, mouth, and throat.
FAQs:
Q 1. Is Tecentriq 1200mg chemotherapy medicine?
No, it is not a type of chemotherapy. Tecentriq 1200mg is a monoclonal antibody, a type of immunotherapy medication that works by stimulating the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells.
Q 2. What is the Tecentriq 1200mg brand name?
Tecentriq 1200mg is marketed under the brand name "Tecentriq."
Q 3. Can Tecentriq 1200mg be used in combination with other cancer treatments?
Yes, Tecentriq 1200mg is often used with other anticancer medicine to treat certain types of cancer.
Q 4. How long can you stay on immunotherapy?
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.
Q 5. What type of cancers does Tecentriq 1200mg treat?
Tecentriq 1200mg is prescribed to treat urothelial carcinoma, liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and melanoma.
Fact Box:
Molecule name: Atezolizumab
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
Pharmacological class: Monoclonal antibody
Indications: Urothelial carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma.
