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Atezolizumab

An immunotherapy infusion (PD-L1 blocking antibody) used to treat several cancers.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • non-small cell and small cell lung cancer
  • liver cancer (with bevacizumab)
  • melanoma (with cobimetinib and vemurafenib)
  • bladder cancer and alveolar soft part sarcoma

Common side effects

  • tiredness or weakness
  • decreased appetite
  • feeling sick
  • cough
  • shortness of breath

Cautions

  • immune-related inflammation can hit any organ and may be severe
  • liver, kidney and thyroid tests needed during treatment
  • infusion reactions can occur
  • do not breastfeed during treatment and for 5 months after

Pregnancy: can harm an unborn baby — use effective contraception

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, TECENTRIQ (atezolizumab) label, setid 6fa682c9-a312-4932-9831-f286908660ee (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
AtezolizumabParenteral ( Injection )60mg/ml (840mg/14ml and 1200mg/20ml )MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before importhospital
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