Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml

Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of unresectable, stage II-IIIa non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml is also used in combination with other cancer medicine for the treatment of metastatic NSCLC (bevacizumab, paclitaxel, carboplatin), extensive-stage small cell lung cancer and biliary tract cancer (carboplatin, etoposide), metastatic melanoma (cobimetinib, vemurafenib), and unresectable hepatocellular cancer (bevacizumab).

Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml contains Atezolizumab, which belongs to the class of monoclonal antibodies. It works by inhibiting the action of a programmed death ligand receptor-1 (PD-L1), thereby stopping the abnormal growth of cancer cells.

Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml may cause certain side effects such as fatigue, cough, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, itching, rash, headache, fever, shortness of breath, muscle/joint pain, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and injection site reactions. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist for longer. Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml will be administered by an oncologist trained in administering anti-cancer agents. 

Avoid receiving Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml and inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other components of it. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, it is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking this Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml. Before starting treatment with Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml, tell your doctor if you have/had liver or kidney disease, autoimmune disorders such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, a history of organ transplants, received an allogeneic stem cell transplant, or had radiation treatment to the chest, and myasthenia gravis.

Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml contains Atezolizumab, which is used in the treatment of different types of cancers. It works by inhibiting the action of a programmed death ligand receptor-1 (PD-L1) that causes the multiplication of cancer cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other body parts.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Fever
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Injection site reactions

To treat your condition effectually, continue receiving Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml for the period that your doctor has prescribed. Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml may cause severe immune-mediated adverse reactions (IMAR) such as immune-mediated colitis, hepatitis, hepatotoxicity, nephritis, endocrinopathies, pneumonitis, cardiac problems, and dermatologic reactions. It may also cause infusion-related reactions in some patients. Therefore, caution should be exercised if you have/had liver or kidney disease, any history of organ transplant, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune disorders such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, lung disease, heart problems, and breathing difficulty while receiving Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml. This medicine may also cause severe infusion-related reactions. Hence, careful monitoring is recommended and discontinue the treatment if any severe infusion reactions occur. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment, as this medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

• THALIDOMIDE
• PREDNISOLONE
• METHYLPREDNISOLONE

• Your doctor may suggest periodic liver function tests, kidney function tests, and lung function tests to monitor the function of the liver, kidney and lungs due to the use of Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml.
• Using contraceptive pills while using Tecentriq 840 mg Injection 14 ml to prevent pregnancy is advised.
• Thyroid function and adrenocorticotropic hormone levels will be monitored during treatment to avoid any life-threatening side effects.

• Physical activity helps strengthen muscles, reduces fatigue, aids in weight loss, and gives strength. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Getting adequate sleep while resting helps improve your health and mental ability and improves attention.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants, such as berries, spinach, etc.
• Foods containing fibre help with digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight.