Tecentriq

Tecentriq

atezolizumab

Manufacturer:

Roche

Distributor:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Atezolizumab
Indications/Uses
Monotherapy in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma after prior chemotherapy, or in patients considered cisplatin ineligible & whose tumours have PD-L1 expression ≥5%; as adjuvant treatment following resection & platinum-based chemotherapy for patients w/ stage II to IIIA NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression on ≥1% of tumor cells (TC); for 1st-line treatment of patients w/ metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have PD-L1 expression ≥50% TC or ≥10% tumor-infiltrating immune cells (IC) & who do not have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or ALK genomic tumor aberrations; in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after prior chemotherapy. In combination w/ bevacizumab, paclitaxel & carboplatin as 1st-line treatment of metastatic non-squamous NSCLC w/ no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. In combination w/ nab-paclitaxel & carboplatin for 1st-line treatment of adults w/ metastatic NSCLC who do not have EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. In combination w/ carboplatin & etoposide for 1st-line treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). In combination w/ nab-paclitaxel in patients w/ unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple -ve breast cancer (TNBC) whose tumors have PD-L1 expression ≥1% on IC & who have not received prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease. In combination w/ bevacizumab in patients w/ unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IV infusion Administer initial dose over 60 min. If 1st infusion is tolerated, administer all subsequent infusions over 30 min. Recommended dose: 840 mg every 2 wk, or 1,200 mg every 3 wk or 1,680 mg every 4 wk. 1st line non-squamous metastatic NSCLC In combination w/ bevacizumab, paclitaxel & carboplatin: Tecentriq followed by bevacizumab, paclitaxel & carboplatin every 3 wk for 4 or 6 cycles during induction phase. Followed by maintenance phase w/o chemotherapy in which Tecentriq is followed by bevazicumab administered every 3 wk. In combination w/ nab-paclitaxel & carboplatin: Tecentriq followed by nab-paclitaxel & carboplatin every 3 wk for 4 or 6 cycles during induction phase. For each 21-day cycle, administer nab-paclitaxel & carboplatin on day 1. In addition, administer nab-paclitaxel on days 8 & 15. 1st-line ES-SCLC In combination w/ carboplatin & etoposide: Tecentriq followed by carboplatin & etoposide IV infusion every 3 wk for 4 cycles during induction phase. Administer carboplatin & etoposide on day 1 of each cycle, & etoposide on days 2 & 3. 1st-line TNBC In combination w/ nab-paclitaxel: Tecentriq followed by nab-paclitaxel 100 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 & 15 during each 28-day cycle. HCC In combination w/ bevacizumab: Tecentriq followed by bevacizumab 15 mg/kg every 3 wk.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Not to be administered as IV push or bolus. Permanently discontinue for Grade 4 skin reactions; confirmed SJS or TEN. Withhold treatment for Grade 3 skin reactions until recovery to Grade ≤1; suspected SJS or TEN. Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Immune-mediated myocarditis; pericardial disorders including pericarditis, pericardial effusion & cardiac tamponade; endocrinopathies (eg, hypo-/hyperthyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, hypophysitis & type 1 DM including diabetic ketoacidosis); colitis or diarrhea; pancreatitis including increased serum amylase & lipase levels; hepatitis; myositis; meningoencephalitis; neuropathies including myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis or Guillain-Barré syndrome; myelitis; nephritis; pneumonitis; severe cutaneous adverse reactions including SJS & TEN. Infusion-related reactions. Patients w/ abnormal thyroid function tests & LFTs at baseline; previous severe or life-threatening skin adverse reaction on prior treatment w/ other immune-stimulatory anticancer agents; autoimmune disease. Monitor for signs & symptoms of HLH; myocarditis; pericardial disorders; endocrinopathies; colitis; acute pancreatitis; hepatitis; myositis; meningitis or encephalitis; motor & sensory neuropathy; myelitis; pneumonitis; for suspected severe skin reactions. Monitor thyroid function, AST, ALT & bilirubin prior to & periodically during treatment; for changes in renal function. Moderate or severe hepatic impairment. Women of childbearing potential should use highly effective contraception during treatment & for at least 5 mth after last dose. Not recommended during pregnancy. Lactation. Potential risk to fetus. Not for use in childn & adolescents <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation; fatigue, asthenia, pyrexia, peripheral oedema; UTI, lung infection; decreased appetite; arthralgia, back & musculoskeletal pain; headache, peripheral neuropathy; cough, dyspnea, nasopharyngitis; rash, pruritus, alopecia; anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia; hypothyroidism; HTN. Lymphopenia; pericardial disorders; hyperthyroidism; dysphagia, colitis, abdominal & oropharyngeal pain, dry mouth, stomatitis; chills, flu-like illness, infusion-related reaction; increased ALT & AST, hepatitis; hypersensitivity; hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, hypomagnesemia; increased creatinine, proteinuria; hypoxia, pneumonitis, dysphonia; dry skin; hypotension; increased blood alkaline phosphatase; dizziness, dysgeusia, syncope.
MIMS Class
Targeted Cancer Therapy / Cancer Immunotherapy
ATC Classification
L01FF05 - atezolizumab ; Belongs to the class of PD-1/PDL-1 (Programmed cell death protein 1/death ligand 1) inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cancer.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Tecentriq conc for soln for infusion 1,200 mg/20 mL
Packing/Price
1's
Form
Tecentriq conc for soln for infusion 840 mg/14 mL
Packing/Price
1's
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