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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 georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• Alimta may cause side effects that could be dangerous or life-threatening georgia mesothelioma law suits. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using Alimta before startingtreatment georgia mesothelioma law suits. 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 georgia mesothelioma law suits. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of thesesymptoms georgia mesothelioma law suits.

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

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 georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• 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 georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• Alimta is in the FDA pregnancy category D georgia mesothelioma law suits. This means that Alimta isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby georgia mesothelioma law suits. Do not use Alimta without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment georgia mesothelioma law suits. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatmentwith Alimta georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• Alimta may be harmful to a nursing infant georgia mesothelioma law suits. Breast-feeding is not recommendedduring treatment with Alimta georgia mesothelioma law suits.

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

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Alimta georgia mesothelioma law suits.

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

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 georgia mesothelioma law suits. In some cases, an NSAID may be taken during treatment with Alimta, but shouldonly be done under the direction of your doctor georgia mesothelioma law suits.

What are the possible side effects of Alimta?
• Alimta may cause side effects that could be dangerous or life-threatening georgia mesothelioma law suits. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using Alimta before startingtreatment georgia mesothelioma law suits. 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 georgia mesothelioma law suits. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• 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 georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur georgia mesothelioma law suits. Continueto take Alimta and notify your doctor if you experience
· mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite;
· depressed mood; or
· fatigue georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur georgia mesothelioma law suits. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome georgia mesothelioma law suits.

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 georgia mesothelioma law suits. In some cases, an NSAID may be taken during treatment with Alimta, but shouldonly be done under the direction of your doctor georgia mesothelioma law suits.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Alimta georgia mesothelioma law suits. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products georgia mesothelioma law suits.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Alimta written for healthprofessionals that you may read georgia mesothelioma law suits.

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