Alimta and oedema peripheral Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Alimta Side Effects Report #5012931-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2006. Female patient, weighting 148.4 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, asthenia, blood pressure increased, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, localised oedema, lymphoedema, oedema peripheral, platelet count decreased. Alimta dosage: 978 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/21/2006.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5723108-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 18, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant advanced and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, oedema peripheral, penile oedema, pericardial effusion. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, 10 MIN INFUSION. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, ASPIRIN, MST, NOVALGINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5749762-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on May 16, 2008. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant advanced and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, oedema genital, oedema peripheral, pericardial effusion. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, 10 MIN INFUSION. During the same period patient was treated with FOLSAN, VITAMIN B, ASPIRIN, MST, NOVALGINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5290335-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4827618-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 01, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, feeling abnormal, feeling hot and cold, hyperkeratosis, lividity, microangiopathy, neoplasm progression, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASON, LAFOL, VITAMIN B, NEXIUM, OXYGEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5646905-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, pain  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes insipidus , oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 895 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5683088-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Mar 18, 2008. Female patient, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, pain  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes insipidus , oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 895 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CISPLATIN, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5706552-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Apr 03, 2008. Female patient, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, pain  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes insipidus , oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 895 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CISPLATIN, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4883794-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, discomfort, joint effusion, musculoskeletal stiffness, neuropathy, oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 980 MG, OTHER,. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, CARBOPLATIN. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4886929-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, joint effusion, musculoskeletal stiffness, oedema peripheral, polyneuropathy. Alimta dosage: 980 MG, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, CARBOPLATIN, CHROMAGEN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ACIPHEX, FLOMAX, LISINOPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4900115-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, joint effusion, musculoskeletal stiffness, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, polyneuropathy. Alimta dosage: 980 MG OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, CARBOPLATIN, VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, CHLORMAGEN, LEVOTHRYOXINE, ACIPHEX. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #6047887-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2009. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, atelectasis, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood urea abnormal, dyspnoea, hyperglycaemia, oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 840 MG, OTHER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4994333-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA on Apr 24, 2006. Female patient, 39 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: face oedema, oedema peripheral, pruritus, rash . Alimta dosage: 700 MG, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5002876-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 39 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: face oedema, oedema peripheral, pruritus, rash . Alimta dosage: 700 MG, OTHER, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYANOCOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5628157-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 06, 2008. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, vitamin supplementation, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastric disorder, malignant neoplasm progression, oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with SPECIAFOLDINE, VITAMIN B, CORTICOSTEROID NOS. Patient died on 01/11/2008.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5879484-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 29, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, vitamin supplementation and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, weight increased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, EVERY 3 WEEKS. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CORTICOSTEROID NOS. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5201477-4
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eye swelling, limb discomfort, musculoskeletal discomfort, oedema peripheral, swelling face. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5764718-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on May 29, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, vitamin supplementation, prophylaxis, leukopenia, nausea  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, purpura, skin lesion. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, EVERY 3 WEEKS. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CORTICOSTEROIDS, NEULASTA, KYTRIL. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5907365-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 23, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, erythema, headache , leukocytoclastic vasculitis, musculoskeletal stiffness, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN, ATIVAN, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, VITAMIN B, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4588991-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 01, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, bone pain, erythema, mobility decreased, neuropathy, oedema peripheral. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with PERCOCET, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, CORTICOSTEROIDS NOS. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4907206-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, anaemia, erythema, feeling hot, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, skin exfoliation. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA, CELEBREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4714113-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on June 27, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with disease progression, metastases to liver, pancreatic carcinoma metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, blood pressure decreased, dialysis , disorientation, leukopenia, neutrophil count decreased, oedema peripheral, oliguria, po2 decreased. Alimta dosage: 750 MG OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5925782-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 08, 2008. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, skin ulcer. Alimta dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.