Atezolizumab General Drug Information | Atezolizumab Dose, Preparation, or Administration |
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What is urothelial cancer in patients who have progressive disease during or within 12 months of platinum-containing chemotherapy?
Atezolizumab is FDA approved for treatment of this cancer.
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What is 1200mg. No renal or liver dose modifications required.
Atezolizumab is given at this fixed dose.
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What is fatigue?
This is one of the most common side effects of atezolizumab.
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What is every 3 weeks.
Each cycle of atezolizumab is repeated in this many weeks.
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What is immune mediated pneumonitis?
This is one of the serious side effects of atezolizumab.
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What is NS 0.9% 250ml
Atezolizumab is compatible in only this diluent.
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What is Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1)?
Atezolizumab is an antibody that works by blocking this ligand in order to facilitate the anti-tumor immune response.
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What is 60 minutes. May infuse subsequent doses over 30 minutes if tolerated.
Atezolizumab is infused at this initial rate.
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