individual that atezolizumab (Intravenous route) a-te-zoe-LIZ-ue-mab Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Tecentriq Available Dosage Forms: Solution Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent Pharmacologic Class: Monoclonal Antibody Slideshow The Ferocity of Chemotherapy - Does The End Justify The Means? Uses For atezolizumab Atezolizumab injection is used to treat urothelial carcinoma (a type of bladder cancer) that has spread throughout the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed by surgery (advanced). atezolizumab is given to patients who have received other cancer medicines (eg, platinum) but did not work well, or given to patients who cannot receive cancer medicines containing cisplatin. Atezolizumab injection is also used to treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in patients who have received cancer medicines containing platinum that did not work well. atezolizumab is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor. Before Using atezolizumab In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For atezolizumab, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to atezolizumab or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of atezolizumab injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of atezolizumab injection in the elderly. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of atezolizumab. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Diabetes or Immune system problems (eg, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus) or Infection or Liver problems or Lung or breathing problems or Nervous system problems (eg, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis) or Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or Thyroid problems Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Proper Use of atezolizumab Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before using atezolizumab, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you atezolizumab. atezolizumab is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. It must be given slowly, so the needle will remain in place for 60 minutes and the infusion will be given every 3 weeks. atezolizumab should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Missed Dose atezolizumab needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions. Precautions While Using atezolizumab It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that atezolizumab is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Using atezolizumab while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose of atezolizumab. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Tell your doctor right away if you have a cough, chest tightness, or any type of breathing problem with atezolizumab. These could be symptoms of a serious lung problem. Check with your doctor right away if you have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach, pale stools, dark urine, a loss of appetite, nausea, unusual tiredness or weakness, or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem. Colitis (inflammation of the colon) may occur with atezolizumab. Tell your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or tenderness, watery or bloody diarrhea, or a fever after using the medicine. Adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problems may occur while you are using atezolizumab. Tell your doctor if you have changes in mood or behavior, constipation, dry skin or hair, feeling cold, sensitivity to heat, sweating, trouble sleeping, or weight changes. Check with your doctor if you have a headache, confusion, seizures, stiff neck, vomiting while you are using atezolizumab. These may be symptoms of encephalitis. Check with your doctor right away if you have severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, general feeling of illness, or stiff neck or back while you are using atezolizumab. These may be symptoms of meningitis. Call your doctor right away if you have difficulty with breathing, swallowing, or talking, muscle weakness, severe tiredness, or sudden numbness and weakness in the arms or legs. These could be symptoms of a nervous system problem. Tell your doctor right away if you have a blurred vision, eye pain or redness, or other vision problems while you are using atezolizumab. Pancreatitis may occur while you are using atezolizumab. Tell your doctor right away if you have sudden and severe stomach pain, chills, constipation, nausea, vomiting, fever, or lightheadedness. Call your doctor right away if you start to have a cough that won't go away, weight loss, night sweats, fever, chills, painful or difficult urination, or flu-like symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose, headache, blurred vision, or feeling generally ill. These may be signs that you have an infection. atezolizumab may cause a rare but serious type of an allergic reaction called an infusion reaction. This can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you start to have a skin rash, dizziness, trouble breathing, chest tightness, swelling in your face or hands, fever or chills while you are receiving atezolizumab. Talk with your doctor before receiving atezolizumab if you plan to have children. Some women who use atezolizumab have become infertile (unable to have children). atezolizumab Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Bladder pain bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet bloody or cloudy urine constipation cough or hoarseness difficult, burning, or painful urination fever or chills frequent urge to urinate general tiredness and weakness loss of appetite lower back or side pain nausea or vomiting pain painful or difficult urination rapid weight gain stomach cramps tenderness tingling of the hands or feet unusual weight gain or loss watery or bloody diarrhea Less common Chest pain dark urine depressed mood dizziness dry skin and hair facial swelling feeling cold general feeling of discomfort or illness hair loss headache hoarseness or husky voice light-colored stools muscle cramps and stiffness nervousness sensitivity to heat skin rash slowed heartbeat sweating thickening of bronchial secretions trouble sleeping troubled breathing unusual tiredness or weakness upper right abdominal or stomach pain weakness yellow eyes and skin Less common or rare Burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs confusion difficulty with chewing, swallowing, or talking double vision drooping eyelids drowsiness headache inability to move the arms and legs irritability muscle weakness seizures sensation of pins and needles severe headache severe tiredness stabbing pain stiff neck or back sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs Rare Bloating darkening of the skin diarrhea fainting fast heartbeat indigestion pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back Incidence not known Blurred vision dry mouth flushed, dry skin fruit-like breath odor increased hunger increased thirst increased urination sweating Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Back or neck pain itching skin pain in the joints Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. 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