Atezolizumab vs Dexamethasone
## Atezolizumab vs Dexamethasone: Overview
This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Atezolizumab** and **Dexamethasone**.
## Mechanism of Action
**Atezolizumab**: Fully human anti-PD-L1 IgG1 monoclonal antibody blocking PD-L1 interaction with PD-1 and B7.1.
**Dexamethasone**: Potent synthetic glucocorticoid.
## Pharmacokinetics
**Half-life**: Atezolizumab — 27 days; Dexamethasone — 36-54 hours.
## Chemical Properties
**Molecular Formula**: Atezolizumab — N/A; Dexamethasone — C22H29FO5.
**Molecular Weight**: Atezolizumab — N/A; Dexamethasone — 392.4610 g/mol.
**Type**: Atezolizumab — Antibody; Dexamethasone — Small molecule.