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Atezolizumab and Pneumonitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Atezolizumab and disease Pneumonitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Atezolizumab <> Pneumonitis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Immune-mediated pneumonitis, sometimes fatal, or interstitial lung disease have been reported during atezolizumab therapy. Patients should be monitored with radiographic imaging and for symptoms of pneumonitis. Therapy with atezolizumab should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to pulmonary dysfunction. It is recommended to withhold atezolizumab until resolution for Grade 2 pneumonitis and to permanently discontinue therapy for Grade 3 or 4 pneumonitis.

Atezolizumab

Generic Name: atezolizumab

Brand Name: Tecentriq

Synonyms: n.a.

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