Alimta and febrile neutropenia Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Alimta Side Effects Report #5385078-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 166.0 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 500MG/M2 Q 3 WKS. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, RADIATION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5393343-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 166.0 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2 Q 3 WKS. During the same period patient was treated with ERBITUX, RADIATION, FOLIC ACID, VIT B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4897109-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Jan 12, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, creatinine renal clearance decreased, febrile neutropenia, pancytopenia, pneumonia , weight decreased. Alimta dosage: 800 MG, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, AMITRIPTYLINE, ZOFRAN, EFFERALGAN CODEINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/13/2005.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5598535-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 14, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, haemorrhage, pancytopenia, rash , renal failure, thrombocytopenia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMINS NOS. Patient died on 01/12/2008.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5718300-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, prophylaxis, pain  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, febrile neutropenia, hyperhidrosis, nausea , neoplasm progression, renal impairment. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, OXYCONTIN, PARACETAMOL, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5281459-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood creatinine increased, febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 1,000 MG ONCE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5709056-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 16, 2008. Female patient, weighting 236.0 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood culture positive, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, febrile neutropenia, laboratory test interference, mental status changes, platelet count decreased, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2 D1, 8 Q 21 D IV. During the same period patient was treated with ERLOTINIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5742330-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2008. Female patient, weighting 236.0 lb, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, cellulitis , diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, haematoma, mental status changes, platelet count decreased, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism . Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2 D 1, 8 Q 21 D IV. During the same period patient was treated with ERLOTINIB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5313333-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 25, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iv and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, sepsis , viral infection . Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. Patient died on 04/19/2007.


Alimta Side Effects Report #6065067-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2009. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iv, febrile neutropenia and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, atelectasis, febrile neutropenia, interstitial lung disease, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, oral candidiasis, pleural effusion, pneumonia , pulmonary embolism . Alimta dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CARBOPLATIN, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, CORTICOSTEROID NOS, INSULIN ASPART, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #6089370-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2009. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iv, febrile neutropenia and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, atelectasis, febrile neutropenia, hypoproteinaemia, interstitial lung disease, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, oral candidiasis, pleural effusion, pneumonia . Alimta dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, CARBOPLATIN, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, CORTICOSTEROID NOS, INSULIN ASPART, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5740412-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on May 06, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer recurrent, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, febrile neutropenia, interstitial lung disease, multi-organ failure, sepsis . Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, 3/W. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CORTICOSTEROID NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5322143-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 07, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, ZOFRAN, NEULASTA. Patient died on 04/19/2007.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4684774-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 13, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5706546-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 03, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, VITAMIN B, ANTIEMETICS AND ANTINAUSEANTS. Patient died on 01/02/2008.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5749849-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 20, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease progression, febrile neutropenia, sepsis . Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, VITAMIN B, ANTIEMETICS AND ANTINAUSEANTS. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5025527-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, septic shock. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CORTICOSTEROID NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4802979-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from FRANCE on Sept 27, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, septic shock. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2/1 OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, NEULASTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/23/2005.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5402373-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 25, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, vitamin supplementation, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, beta haemolytic streptococcal infection, candida sepsis, febrile neutropenia, malignant neoplasm progression, renal failure, thrombocytopenia. Alimta dosage: 1000 MG, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, METFORMINE, COKENZEN, MICARDIS, DEXAMETHASONE, DURAGESIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/03/2007.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5032487-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 21, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 219.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, chills, febrile neutropenia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500MG/M2 , IV, Q3W. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5629898-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, haemorrhage, pancytopenia, sepsis . Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITRACAL, AVANDIA, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, METFORMIN, REGLAN, LACTULOSE, ARIMIDEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/29/2007.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5796188-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 17, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, nausea  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, haemorrhage. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, ALOXI. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4798104-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2005. Female patient, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, nausea , platelet count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DURAGESIC, FOLIC ACID, GABAPENTIN, DETROL LA, PROCHLORPERAZINE, MORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5309909-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, febrile neutropenia, thrombocytopenia. Alimta dosage: 1000 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5104662-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: beta haemolytic streptococcal infection, blood creatinine increased, blood urine present, c-reactive protein increased, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, haemoglobin decreased, treatment noncompliance. Alimta dosage: 1000 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/30/2006.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4629896-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 16, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, bronchitis chronic, febrile neutropenia, leukopenia, mucosal inflammation, superinfection, thrombocytopenia. Alimta dosage: 800 MG/1 OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, FUROSEMIDE, AMLODIPINE, LANSOPRAZOLE, VASTAREL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4686414-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 23, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, bronchitis , febrile neutropenia, leukopenia, mucosal inflammation, pyrexia, superinfection. Alimta dosage: 800 MG/1 OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, FUROSEMIDE, AMLODIPINE, LANSOPRAZOLE, VASTAREL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/05/2005.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5634393-4
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 12, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, hypotension, nausea . Alimta dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5636456-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 12, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with mesothelioma  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, hypotension, nausea . Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5154973-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysuria, fatigue, febrile neutropenia, infection , malaise, urinary tract infection . Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2 Q 2WEEKS IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, VITAMIN D, TAGAMET, ADVAIR DISKUS, FOLIC ACID, PREMARIN, AMBIEN, XANAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5478596-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic, pain in extremity and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, diarrhoea, febrile neutropenia, hypotension, pancytopenia. Alimta dosage: 860 MG, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, XATRAL, NEURONTIN, PLAVIX, RIVOTRIL, NOCTAMIDE, DURAGESIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5917115-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2008. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma stage iv and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, caecitis, febrile neutropenia, sinus tachycardia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #6037333-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2009. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma stage iv and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: caecitis, febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4684813-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 24, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5142410-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with gastric cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: catheter related infection, febrile neutropenia, feeding tube complication. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2 Q21 DAYS IV. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4853701-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 21, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: febrile neutropenia. Alimta dosage: 850 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NEULASTA, CISPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, EPOETIN BETA, GRANOCYTE. Patient died on 09/22/2005.