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Systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants should be avoided before starting atezolizumab because they may interfere with its pharmacodynamic activity and efficacy, although they can be used to treat immune-mediated adverse reactions after atezolizumab has started.
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- Tecentriq 840 mg and 1,200 mg concentrate for solution for infusionRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 44Document updated
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