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Imfinzi: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Warnings

Uses of Imfinzi

Imfinzi is an immunotherapy treatment which means that it works with your immune system to attack harmful cells. It is specifically used to treat certain types of lung cancer [2].

They include:

  • Small cell lung cancer (SCLC). SCLC is the least common and most aggressive of the two main types of lung cancer. The first treatment option for SCLC is Imfinzi, when cancer has spread throughout the lungs, to the chest, or to other areas of the body. Imfinzi is used alongside a chemotherapy drug known as etoposide. Imfinzi is also used with either cisplatin or carboplatin, both of which are chemotherapy drugs.
  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer. Imfinzi is used to treat stage 3 NSCLC [3] that can’t be removed with surgery. The drug is used to treat cancer that hasn’t spread after treatment with radiation and chemotherapy drugs that contain platinum.

Doctors and scientists have confirmed the effectiveness of Imfinzi in treating these types of cancer. Your doctor will discuss the drug with you and let you know if it is the right treatment for your condition.