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

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

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

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

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Alimta west virginia mesothelioma lawyer.

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

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Alimta written for healthprofessionals that you may read west virginia mesothelioma lawyer.

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