Question 1

What is Atezolizumab used for?

Accepted Answer

Certain types of lung cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer (triple-negative type), and some types of skin cancer (melanoma)

Question 2

How do you take Atezolizumab?

Accepted Answer

This is not a drug you take at home. A doctor or nurse will give it to you as a drip (infusion) into your vein at a hospital. The usual adult dose is 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks depending on the type of cancer. Each infusion session takes 30 to 60 minutes.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Atezolizumab?

Accepted Answer

Feeling very tired or weak, loss of appetite, nausea or feeling like vomiting, fever, and cough

Question 4

Who should not take Atezolizumab?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to atezolizumab or any ingredient in Tecentriq, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with severe autoimmune diseases (where the immune system attacks the body) unless specifically directed by a cancer specialist.

Question 5

Is Atezolizumab safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Atezolizumab is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding as it can harm the unborn baby — women of childbearing age must use effective contraception during and for at least 5 months after treatment.

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