Tecentriq FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Tecentriq?
It's a prescription drug used to treat a bladder and urinary tract cancer known as urothelial carcinoma and lung cancer.
What's Tecentriq (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by blocking antibody and targeting the ligand PD-L1 to restore antitumor t-cell activity.
Tecentriq Dosage
The recommended dose is 1200 mg as an intravenous infusion every 4 weeks until free of cancer or treatments becomes too toxic.
Cost / Price of Tecentriq
It costs about $13,860 monthly, without health insurance.
Tecentriq Generic
Its generic name is atezolizumab.
Tecentriq Side Effects
Possible side effects include:
- constipation
- fever
- cough
- weakness
- fatigue
- reduced appetite
- diarrhea
- reduced levels of hemoglobin
- leukopenia
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- urinary tract infection
- bloating
- bloody or cloudy urine
- blurred vision
- high blood pressure
Tecentriq Survival Rate
12-month overall survival rate was 66.1%.
