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pemetrexed (peh meh TREX ed)
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 maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Alimta may cause side effects that could be dangerous or life-threatening maine mesothelioma attorney. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using Alimta before startingtreatment maine mesothelioma attorney. 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 maine mesothelioma attorney. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of thesesymptoms maine mesothelioma attorney.
What is Alimta?
• Alimta interferes with the production and maintenance of DNA, which isthe genetic material in the cells of the body maine mesothelioma attorney. Alimta has a greater effect oncells that reproduce often, like cancer cells maine mesothelioma attorney. This is how Alimta works in thetreatment of cancer maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Alimta is used in the treatment of pleural mesothelioma, a form of lungcancer associated with exposure to asbestos maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Alimta may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide maine mesothelioma attorney.
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 maine mesothelioma attorney.
• 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 maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Alimta is in the FDA pregnancy category D maine mesothelioma attorney. This means that Alimta isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby maine mesothelioma attorney. Do not use Alimta without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment maine mesothelioma attorney. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatmentwith Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Alimta may be harmful to a nursing infant maine mesothelioma attorney. Breast-feeding is not recommendedduring treatment with Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney.
How should I take Alimta?
• Alimta should only be administered under the supervision of a qualifiedhealthcare provider experienced in the use of this medication maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Alimta will be administered as an intravenous (into a vein) injectionby a healthcare provider maine mesothelioma attorney. Your doctor will determine the correct amount andfrequency of treatment with Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney. Talk to your doctor if you have any questionsor concerns regarding the treatment schedule maine mesothelioma attorney.
• If you are injecting Alimta at home, your doctor will give you detailedinstructions regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Your doctor may prescribe additional medications such as other chemotherapymedicines, a steroid, folic acid, and vitamin B12, to be taken during treatmentwith Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney. Additional medications may be necessary for adequate treatmentor to reduce the incidence or severity of side effects from treatment with Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney.
• It is important to use Alimta regularly to get the most benefit maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluationsduring treatment with Alimta to monitor progress and side effects maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Your healthcare provider will store Alimta as directed by the manufacturer maine mesothelioma attorney. If you are storing Alimta at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcareprovider maine mesothelioma attorney.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Symptoms of a Alimta overdose may include blood problems, sores in themouth, rash, and diarrhea maine mesothelioma attorney.
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 maine mesothelioma attorney. In some cases, an NSAID may be taken during treatment with Alimta, but shouldonly be done under the direction of your doctor maine mesothelioma attorney.
What are the possible side effects of Alimta?
• Alimta may cause side effects that could be dangerous or life-threatening maine mesothelioma attorney. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of using Alimta before startingtreatment maine mesothelioma attorney. 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 maine mesothelioma attorney. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms maine mesothelioma attorney.
• 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 maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur maine mesothelioma attorney. Continueto take Alimta and notify your doctor if you experience
· mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite;
· depressed mood; or
· fatigue maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur maine mesothelioma attorney. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome maine mesothelioma attorney.
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 maine mesothelioma attorney. In some cases, an NSAID may be taken during treatment with Alimta, but shouldonly be done under the direction of your doctor maine mesothelioma attorney.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Alimta maine mesothelioma attorney. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products maine mesothelioma attorney.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Alimta written for healthprofessionals that you may read maine mesothelioma attorney.
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