Pemetrexed Disodium (Alimta)

Alternate Name: Alimta

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 500 MG

Warnings: Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor will do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before receiving this medicine. Female patients should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or bone marrow problems (including anemia). Tell your doctor if you have received radiation treatment. This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemSerious skin reactionsLung or breathing problems (including interstitial pneumonitis) If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Some men receiving this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Unusual bleeding, bruising, weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how pemetrexed works. If you have kidney problems, tell your doctor if you are using an NSAID or pain or arthritis medicine, including ibuprofen. Do not take ibuprofen at least 2 days before or 2 days after receiving this medicine., Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding or have kidney disease, liver disease, or bone marrow problems (anemia)., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Cancer medicines can cause diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting in most people, sometimes even after receiving medicines to prevent it. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control these side effects.