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What is the most important information I should know about Alimta?
• Alimta should only be administered under the supervision of a qualifiedhealthcare provider experienced in the use of this medication antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Alimta may cause side effects that could be dangerous or life-threatening antman mesothelioma dana farber. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using Alimta before startingtreatment antman mesothelioma dana farber. Alimta has been reported to cause blood and bone marrow problems(fever, chills, sore throat, unusual bruising or bleeding, black, bloody ortarry stools,); nerve problems (numbness, tingling, pain); stomach problems(nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite); sores in or around the mouth;rash; and others antman mesothelioma dana farber. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of thesesymptoms antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What is Alimta?
• Alimta interferes with the production and maintenance of DNA, which isthe genetic material in the cells of the body antman mesothelioma dana farber. Alimta has a greater effect oncells that reproduce often, like cancer cells antman mesothelioma dana farber. This is how Alimta works in thetreatment of cancer antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Alimta is used in the treatment of pleural mesothelioma, a form of lungcancer associated with exposure to asbestos antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Alimta may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Alimta?
• Before taking Alimta, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· an immune system disorder;
· blood or bone marrow problems;
· an infection; or
· fluid around the lungs or in the abdomen antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• You may not be able to take Alimta, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during therapy if you have any of the conditions listedabove antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Alimta is in the FDA pregnancy category D antman mesothelioma dana farber. This means that Alimta isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby antman mesothelioma dana farber. Do not use Alimta without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment antman mesothelioma dana farber. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatmentwith Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Alimta may be harmful to a nursing infant antman mesothelioma dana farber. Breast-feeding is not recommendedduring treatment with Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber.

How should I take Alimta?
• Alimta should only be administered under the supervision of a qualifiedhealthcare provider experienced in the use of this medication antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Alimta will be administered as an intravenous (into a vein) injectionby a healthcare provider antman mesothelioma dana farber. Your doctor will determine the correct amount andfrequency of treatment with Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber. Talk to your doctor if you have any questionsor concerns regarding the treatment schedule antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• If you are injecting Alimta at home, your doctor will give you detailedinstructions regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Your doctor may prescribe additional medications such as other chemotherapymedicines, a steroid, folic acid, and vitamin B12, to be taken during treatmentwith Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber. Additional medications may be necessary for adequate treatmentor to reduce the incidence or severity of side effects from treatment with Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• It is important to use Alimta regularly to get the most benefit antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluationsduring treatment with Alimta to monitor progress and side effects antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Your healthcare provider will store Alimta as directed by the manufacturer antman mesothelioma dana farber. If you are storing Alimta at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcareprovider antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Symptoms of a Alimta overdose may include blood problems, sores in themouth, rash, and diarrhea antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What should I avoid while taking Alimta?
• Do not take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen(Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), naproxen(Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), and others except under the direction of your doctor antman mesothelioma dana farber. In some cases, an NSAID may be taken during treatment with Alimta, but shouldonly be done under the direction of your doctor antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What are the possible side effects of Alimta?
• Alimta may cause side effects that could be dangerous or life-threatening antman mesothelioma dana farber. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using Alimta before startingtreatment antman mesothelioma dana farber. Alimta has been reported to cause blood and bone marrow problems(fever, chills, sore throat, unusual bruising or bleeding, black, bloody ortarry stools); nerve problems (numbness, tingling, pain); stomach problems (nausea,vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite); sores in or around the mouth; rash; andothers antman mesothelioma dana farber. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, seek emergencymedical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; difficultybreathing; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
· fever, chills, sore throat, unusual bruising or bleeding, black, bloodyor tarry stools (possible blood problems);
· numbness or tingling (possible nerve problems);
· severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite;
· skin rash; or
· sores in the mouth antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur antman mesothelioma dana farber. Continueto take Alimta and notify your doctor if you experience
· mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite;
· depressed mood; or
· fatigue antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur antman mesothelioma dana farber. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome antman mesothelioma dana farber.

What other drugs will affect Alimta?
• Do not take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen(Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), naproxen(Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), and others except under the direction of your doctor antman mesothelioma dana farber. In some cases, an NSAID may be taken during treatment with Alimta, but shouldonly be done under the direction of your doctor antman mesothelioma dana farber.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Alimta antman mesothelioma dana farber. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products antman mesothelioma dana farber.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Alimta written for healthprofessionals that you may read antman mesothelioma dana farber.

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