Treatment regimen

Atezolizumab with bevacizumab in liver cancer

First line in advanced liver cancer (HCC) (IMbrave150)

Updated: 28 October 20261 min read2 references

Summary for doctors

  • Advanced liver cancer, Child-Pugh A [1].
  • Before bevacizumab, endoscopy within the previous 6 months and treatment of varices [1].

Dose and schedule

Atezo/Bev

Advanced liver cancer, first lineCycle length: Every 21 days

Advanced liver cancer, first line

DrugDoseRouteSchedule
Atezolizumab1200 mgIVDay 1
Bevacizumab15 mg/kgIVDay 1
Cycle length
Every 21 days
Duration
Until progression or toxicity

As in IMbrave150 [1].

Dose source: [2].

Evidence: IMbrave150 (2020)

Doses follow the trial protocol, guideline or official drug label (source given in the notes of each regimen). Before prescribing, check blood counts, renal and hepatic function, drug interactions and the patient’s condition, and adjust the dose according to the drug label.

Premedication and supportive care

  • Endoscopy and treatment of varices before starting; antiviral treatment in hepatitis B.
  • Blood pressure and urine protein before each cycle (bevacizumab).

Monitoring and dose adjustment

Main evidence

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IMbrave150: 12-month survival 67.2% vs 54.6% with sorafenib (hazard ratio for death 0.58) [1].

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References

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Numbers in the text, such as [1], refer to these sources. Sources with a “Study card” button are summarised in the site’s evidence library.

  1. 1
    Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab in Unresectable Hepatocellular CarcinomaFinn RS, Qin S, Ikeda M, et al · N Engl J Med · 2020;382:1894-1905
    Study cardDOIPubMed Back to text: 1 2 3 4
  2. 2
    TECENTRIQ (ATEZOLIZUMAB) — Prescribing InformationGenentech, Inc · FDA label · 2026

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