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Atezolizumab

 
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    IV infusion
    Atezolizumab
    Tecentriq 
  • Mechanism of Action
  • A monoclonal antibody directed against PD-L1, an inhibitory molecule expressed on certain tumour cells.
  • PD-L1 and PD-L2 are ligands that bind to PD-1 receptors on activated lymphocytes and inhibit T cell receptor signalling, downregulating immune responses and promoting tolerance.
  • Binding of anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies leaves the ligand unable to bind to PD-1, and therefore stimulates an ongoing immune response.
  • PD-L2 is not inhibited, allowing PD-1 / PD-L2 mediated inhibitory signals to continue.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with progression post chemotherapy / targeted therapy
  • Adverse Effects
  • Endocrinopathies - thyroiditis, adrenalitis, hypophysitis, diabetes mellitus
  • Pulmonary toxicity - pneumonitis
  • Hepatotoxicity - LFT derangement, hepatitis
  • GI toxicity - colitis
  • Rheumatological - flares of previous disease
  • Skin - rash, pruritis
  • Fatigue
  • Anorexia
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea / vomiting / diarrhoea
  • Thrombocytopaenia
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