Atezolizumab FAQ: Is It Right for You?
It's a monoclonal antibody drug used to treat urothelial carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Atezolizumab (MOA) Action of Mechanism
It's a humanized monoclonal antibody immune checkpoint inhibitor which binds selectively to PD-L1 to halt the interaction between B7.1 and PD-1.
Atezolizumab Dosage
Its recommended dose is either 840 mg IV every two weeks, 1200 mg IV every three weeks, or 1680 mg IV every four weeks till disease progresses or the drug proves too toxic.
Cost / Price of Atezolizumab
The cost of this drug is about $13,860 each month, without health insurance.
Atezolizumab Generic
Atezolizumab is the generic name for Tecentriq, the trade drug name.
Atezolizumab Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- joint, neck, or back pain
- pale skin
- swelling of arms
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- hair loss
Atezolizumab Survival Rate
In a study, 32.2% of patients in the atezolizumab group continued living 2 years as compared to only 16.6% in the docetaxel group.
