Tecentriq affects your immune system and may cause it to attack normal healthy tissues or organs, leading to serious or life-threatening medical problems.
Call your doctor at once if you have new or worsening symptoms such as: chest pain, cough, breathing problems, stomach pain, vomiting, changes in appetite or weight, increased thirst or urination, headaches, neck stiffness, vision problems, tiredness, mood changes, muscle weakness, bleeding or bruising, bloody or tarry stools, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Tecentriq if you are allergic to atezolizumab.
To make sure Tecentriq is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
an infection;
an immune system disorder such as lupus, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease;
an organ transplant;
>radiation treatment to your chest area;
a breathing disorder;
liver disease; or
a nervous system disorder such as myasthenia gravis or Guillain Barré syndrome.
Tell your doctor if you plan to receive a stem cell transplant using donor stem cells.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Do not use Tecentriq if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 5 months after your last dose.
Tecentriq may affect fertility (ability to have children) in women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because atezolizumab can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using atezolizumab and for at least 5 months after your last dose.
How is Tecentriq given?
Tecentriq is given as an infusion into a vein, usually once every 2 or 4 weeks. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
This medicine must be given slowly, and the infusion can take up to 60 minutes to complete.
If you receive Tecentriq to treat a type of skin cancer called melanoma, you will also be given two other medications to take by mouth. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
You may be given other medications to help treat certain serious side effects. Keep using these medicines for as long as your doctor has prescribed.
Tecentriq helps your immune system fight against tumor cells, but your immune system may attack normal healthy tissues or organs. When this happens, you may develop serious or life-threatening medical problems. You will need frequent medical tests.
Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.
