Alimta and pleural effusion Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Alimta Side Effects Report #4948958-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 117.1 lb, was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, anaemia, bacterial infection , fatigue, neutropenia, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2,. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/21/2006.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4614618-4
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 03, 2005. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cellulitis , fatigue, feeling abnormal, lung infection, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 1100 MG. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. 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 #4630502-4
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 18, 2005. Female patient, 48 years of age, 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: neutropenia, pleural effusion, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXANETASONE. Patient recovered.


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 #4928546-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram st segment abnormal, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 800 MG. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B12, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4936404-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram st segment abnormal, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 800 MG. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4948776-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , electrocardiogram st segment abnormal, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 800 MG,. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4742515-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2005. Male patient, 78 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: full blood count decreased, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5522346-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 13, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, vitamin supplementation, prophylaxis, prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting, coronary artery insufficiency and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dermatitis allergic, interstitial lung disease, pleural effusion, pyrexia. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CORTANCYL, ZOPHREN, CORVASAL, PRAVASTATIN, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5489398-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2007. Female patient, 74 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: atelectasis, bronchial obstruction, dyspnoea, hypoxia, malignant neoplasm progression, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4687153-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 23, 2005. Female patient, 68 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: cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, hypoglycaemic coma, infection , pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4566912-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Jan 11, 2005. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dyspnoea, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary oedema. Alimta dosage: 1000 MG. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4833189-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 09, 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: pleural effusion, pneumonitis. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2 OTHER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4882003-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 13, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, syncope. Alimta dosage: 375 MG/M2 , IV Q 21 D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4638246-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 30, 2005. Female patient, 48 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: neutropenia, pleural effusion, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5496415-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 11, 2007. Male patient, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, c-reactive protein increased, decreased appetite, depressed level of consciousness, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, KEVATRIL, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5892553-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 08, 2008. Male patient, weighting 165.3 lb, 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: anaemia, hepatic failure, inflammation, pleural effusion, pyrexia, rash pruritic, thrombocytopenia. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4957340-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, neutropenia, pleural effusion, thrombocytopenia. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient died.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5469365-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with mesothelioma , vitamin supplementation, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematocrit abnormal, haemoglobin abnormal, hydropneumothorax, platelet count abnormal, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism , white blood cell disorder. Alimta dosage: 970 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, DECADRON. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5956893-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 166.9 lb, was diagnosed with bone sarcoma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pleural effusion, pneumonia , pyrexia. Alimta dosage: 935MG IV, 656NG IV. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE, FOLIC ACID, VICODIN, DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5422554-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with bladder cancer  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 859 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LANOXIN, DIOVAN, ASPIRIN, TOFRANIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PROTONIX, DETROL, LURGYL. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5446159-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with bladder cancer  and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pericardial effusion, pleural effusion. Alimta dosage: 859 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LANOXIN, DIOVAN, ASPIRIN, TOFRANIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PROTONIX, DETROL, LURGYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5757007-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 23, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, musculoskeletal chest pain, nausea , nerve injury, pleural effusion, red blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG, OTHER. Patient recovered.