Prescribing Information for the Patient
Tecentriq 840 mg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Tecentriq 1 200 mg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
atezolizumab
Read this Prescribing Information carefully before starting to use this medication, as it contains important information for you.
What is Tecentriq
Tecentriq is an antitumor medication that contains the active substance ‘atezolizumab’.
What is Tecentriq used for
Tecentriq is used in adults to treat:
Patients may be treated with Tecentriq when their cancers have advanced to other parts of the body or after previous treatment.
Patients may be treated with Tecentriq when their lung cancer has not advanced to other parts of the body, the treatment will be given after surgery and chemotherapy. The treatment after surgery is called adjuvant therapy.
Tecentriq may be given in combination with other cancer medications. It is essential that you also read the prospectus of the other cancer medications you may be receiving. If you have any doubts about these medications, consult your doctor.
How Tecentriq works
Tecentriq acts by binding to a specific protein that exists in your body and is called the ligand of the programmed death receptor 1 (PD-L1). This protein neutralizes the immune system (defenses) of the body, thus protecting cancer cells from the attack of immune cells. By binding to this protein, Tecentriq helps your immune system fight cancer.
No use Tecentriq:
If you are unsure, consult your doctor or nurse before starting to use Tecentriq.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or nurse before starting to use Tecentriq:
Tecentriq acts on your immune system. This can cause inflammation in different parts of your body. The risk of this occurring may be higher if you already have an autoimmune disease (a condition in which your body attacks its own cells). You may also experience frequent exacerbations of your autoimmune disease, which in most cases will be moderate.
If any of the above occur (or you are unsure), consult your doctor or nurse before using Tecentriq.
Tecentriq may cause some side effects that you should report to your doctor immediately. These may occur weeks or months after the last dose. Report to your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:
Report to your doctor immediatelyif you experience any of the symptoms described above.
Do not try to treat your symptoms with other medications on your own.Your doctor may:
Tests and monitoring
Before your treatment, your doctor will check your overall health status. They will also perform blood tests during your treatment.
Children and adolescents
This medication should not be given to children or adolescents under 18 years of age. This is because the safety and efficacy of Tecentriq have not been established for this age group.
Other medications and Tecentriq
Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication. This includes over-the-counter medications, including herbal medications.
Pregnancyand breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
The safety of Tecentriq during breastfeeding is unknown. It cannot be ruled out that the baby may be at risk. Ask your doctor if you should stop breastfeeding or if you should stop treatment with Tecentriq.
Driving and operating machinery
Tecentriq may have a minor effect on your ability to drive and operate machinery. If you feel tired, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
Tecentriq contains polysorbate
Tecentriq 840 mg contains 5.6 mg of polysorbate 20 in each 14 ml dose, equivalent to 0.4 mg/ml. Tecentriq 1,200 mg contains 8.0 mg of polysorbate 20 in each 20 ml dose, equivalent to 0.4 mg/ml. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies.
Patient information leaflet
The important information in this leaflet can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that your doctor has given you. It is essential that you keep this leaflet and show it to your partner or caregiver.
You will receive treatment with Tecentriq from an experienced cancer doctor at a hospital or clinic.
There are two different formulations for Tecentriq:
Your doctor may consider switching your Tecentriq intravenous treatment to Tecentriq subcutaneous (or vice versa) if it is appropriate for you.
How much Tecentriq intravenous is administered
The recommended dose is any of the following:
How Tecentriq intravenous is administered
Tecentriq is administered as a drip into a vein (by 'intravenous infusion').
The first infusion will be administered over a period of 60 minutes.
Treatment duration
Your doctor will continue to administer Tecentriq to you as long as you benefit from it. However, treatment will be stopped if adverse effects are not tolerated.
Missing a dose of Tecentriq
If you forget an appointment with your doctor, ask for another one immediately. It is very important to continue administering the infusions for the treatment to be as effective as possible.
Stopping Tecentriq treatment
Do not stop Tecentriq treatment unless you have discussed it with your doctor. Stopping treatment may stop the medication's effect.
If you have any other questions about using this medication, ask your doctor or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any of the side effects listed below or they worsen,inform your doctor immediately. They can occur weeks or months after your last dose.Do not administer with other medications on your own.
Tecentriq used alone
The following side effects have been reported in clinical trials with Tecentriq used alone:
Very common:can affect more than 1 in 10 patients
Common:can affect up to 1 in 10 patients
Rare:can affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients
Other side effects that have been reported with unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):
Tecentriq used in combination with cancer medications
The following side effects have been reported in clinical trials when Tecentriq is administered in combination with cancer medications.
Very common:can affect more than 1 in 10 patients
Common:can affect up to 1 in 10 patients
Rare:can affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients
Unknown frequency:cannot be estimated from available data
If you notice any of the side effects listed above or if they worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
Reporting of adverse reactions
If you experience any type of adverse reaction, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse reaction not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through thenational notification system included in theAppendix V.By reporting adverse reactions, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Tecentriq will be stored by healthcare professionals in the hospital or clinic. The storage details are as follows:
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications that you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Tecentriq
Each vial of 14 ml contains 840 mg of atezolizumab.
Each vial of 20 ml contains 1,200 mg of atezolizumab.
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
Tecentriq is a concentrate for solution for infusion. It is a clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid.
Tecentriq is available in packs containing 1 glass vial.
Marketing authorisation holder
Roche Registration GmbH
Emil-Barell-Strasse 1
79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen
Germany
Manufacturer
Roche Pharma AG
Emil-Barell-Strasse 1
79639
Grenzach-Wyhlen
Germany
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Last update of the summary of product characteristics
Other sources of information
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Instructions for dilution
To administer the recommended dose of 840 mg: 14 ml of Tecentriq concentrate should be withdrawn from the vial and diluted in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin (PO), polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) infusion bag containing 9 mg/ml (0.9%) sodium chloride solution for injection.
To administer the recommended dose of 1,200 mg: 20 ml of Tecentriq concentrate should be withdrawn from the vial and diluted in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin (PO), polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) infusion bag containing 9 mg/ml (0.9%) sodium chloride solution for injection.
To administer the recommended dose of 1,680 mg: 28 ml of Tecentriq concentrate should be withdrawn from two vials of Tecentriq 840 mg and diluted in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin (PO), polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) infusion bag containing 9 mg/ml (0.9%) sodium chloride solution for injection.
After dilution, the final concentration of the diluted solution must be between 3.2 and 16.8 mg/ml.
The bag should be gently inverted to mix the solution with the aim of avoiding foam formation. Once the infusion is prepared, it should be administered immediately.
Parenteral medicinal products should be visually inspected for the presence of particles and colour changes before administration. If particles or colour changes are observed, the solution should not be used.
No incompatibilities have been observed between Tecentriq and the PVC, PO, PE or PP infusion bag. Additionally, no incompatibilities have been observed with in-line filters composed of polyethersulfone or polysulfone, or with PVC, PE, polybutadiene or polyurethane infusion sets. The use of in-line filters is optional.
Diluted solution
Chemical and physical stability has been demonstrated for up to 24 hours at ≤ 30 °C and up to 30 days between 2 °C and 8 °C from the time of preparation.
From a microbiological point of view, the infusion solution prepared should be used immediately. If not used immediately, the storage times in use and the conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and generally should not be greater than 24 hours between 2 °C and 8 °C or 8 hours at ambient temperature (≤ 25 °C), unless the dilution has taken place in validated and controlled aseptic conditions.
Administration
Tecentriq should be administered by intravenous infusion. Tecentriq infusions should not be administered by rapid infusion or as a bolus intravenous injection.
The initial dose of Tecentriq should be administered over 60 minutes. If the first infusion is tolerated, all subsequent infusions may be administered over 30 minutes.
Do not administer simultaneously with other medicinal products through the same infusion line.
Elimination
The unused medicinal product and all materials that have been in contact with it should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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