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TECENTRIQ 1200 mg/20mL

atezolizumab · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Genentech, Inc.

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TECENTRIQ is a injection, solution containing atezolizumab at 1200 mg/20mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Genentech, Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name
TECENTRIQ
Generic Name
atezolizumab
NDC Code (Product)
50242-917
Manufacturer
Genentech, Inc.
Strength
1200 mg/20mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA761034
Drug Class
Programmed Death Receptor-1 Blocking Antibody [EPC]
Marketing Start
05/18/2016

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

death4,167 reports
off label use3,425 reports
disease progression2,076 reports
pyrexia1,712 reports
diarrhoea1,681 reports
fatigue1,451 reports
anaemia1,308 reports
pneumonia1,099 reports
decreased appetite1,077 reports
nausea1,034 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECENTRIQ is a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody indicated: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as adjuvant treatment following resection and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with Stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥ 1% of tumor cells, as determined by an FDA-authorized test. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression (PD-L1 stained ≥ 50% of tumor cells [TC ≥ 50%] or PD-L1 stained tumor-infiltrating immune cells [IC] covering ≥ 10% of the tumor area [IC ≥ 10%] ), as determined by an FDA-authorized test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with bevacizumab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel protein-bound and carboplatin for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations ( 1.1 ) for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who have disease pro

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer TECENTRIQ intravenously over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be delivered over 30 minutes. NSCLC In the adjuvant setting, administer TECENTRIQ following resection and up to 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks or 1680 mg every 4 weeks for up to 1 year. ( 2.2 ) In the metastatic setting, administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. ( 2.2 ) When administering with chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab, administer TECENTRIQ prior to chemotherapy and bevacizumab when given on the same day. ( 2.2 ) Small Cell Lung Cancer Administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. Administer TECENTRIQ prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day. ( 2.2 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma Administer TECENTRIQ as 840 mg every 2 weeks, 1200 mg every 3 weeks, or 1680 mg every 4 weeks. Administer TECENTRIQ prior to bevacizumab when given on the same day. Bevacizumab is administered at 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks. ( 2.2 ) Melanoma Following completion of a 28-day cycle of cobimetinib a

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Complications of Allogeneic HSCT after PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] TECENTRIQ as a single-agent Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) with TECENTRIQ as a single-agent are fatigue/asthenia, decreased appetite, nausea, cough, and dyspnea. ( 6.1 ) TECENTRIQ in combination with other antineoplastic drugs Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients with NSCLC and SCLC are fatigue/asthenia, nausea, alopecia, constipation, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. ( 6.1 ) TECENTRIQ in combination with bevacizumab Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in patients with HCC are hypertension, fatigue and proteinuria. ( 6.1 ) TECENTRIQ in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) with TECENTRIQ in patients with melanoma are rash, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, pyrexia, nausea, pruritus, edema, stomatitis, hypothyroidism, and photosensitivity re

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TECENTRIQ used for?

TECENTRIQ contains atezolizumab. It is a injection, solution taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is TECENTRIQ a controlled substance?

TECENTRIQ is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for TECENTRIQ?

The generic name for TECENTRIQ is atezolizumab. There are 1 other brand versions of atezolizumab.

What is the NDC code for TECENTRIQ 1200 mg/20mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for TECENTRIQ 1200 mg/20mL is 50242-917, listed by Genentech, Inc..

Product NDC

50242-917

Package NDC

50242-917-01

Other TECENTRIQ Dosages

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