Alimta and white blood cell count decreased Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Alimta Side Effects Report #4844599-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2005. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood calcium decreased, hypomagnesaemia, thrombocytopenia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, NEUPOGEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5878943-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 28, 2008. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, blood pressure decreased, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with BRIPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5928241-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 10, 2008. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, blood pressure decreased, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with PLATOSIN, PANVITAN, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #6004376-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 04, 2008. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with PLATOSIN, PANVITAN, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN ACETATE, LOXONIN, MUCOSTA, BISOLVON, KYTRIL, MANNITOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #6101332-1
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 23, 2009. Male patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant, cancer pain, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, neutrophil count decreased, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with PLATOSIN, PANVITAN, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN ACETATE, LOXONIN, MUCOSTA, BISOLVON, KYTRIL, MANNITOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4802920-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood calcium decreased, hypomagnesaemia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, NEUPOGEN. 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 #6044801-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2009. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, nausea , neutrophil count decreased, oral candidiasis, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 880 MG, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with GEMZAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4876156-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 01, 2005. Female patient, 73 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: cancer pain, chest pain , platelet count decreased, pyrexia, rash pruritic, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. 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 #4614606-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Dec 20, 2004. Male patient was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer metastatic and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, arthralgia, constipation , headache , pharyngolaryngeal pain, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 935 MG. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4719476-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2005. Male patient, 85 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: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, candidiasis, dialysis , infection , white blood cell count decreased, white blood cells urine positive. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMZAR. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4614555-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 08, 2004. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nausea , weight decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, DEXAMETHASONE, PAXIL, ZOFRAN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4607229-8
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 16, 2005. 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: atrial fibrillation , dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, haemoglobin abnormal, infection , platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 1000 MG. During the same period patient was treated with VITAPLEX MINERAL, ASPIRIN, BEHEPAN, MONOKET, SELOKEN ZOC, SIMVASTATIN, BETAPRED, IMPUGAN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/31/2005.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5531957-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, CORTICOSTEROID NOS. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4972935-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2006. Female 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: eczema , herpes simplex , malignant neoplasm progression, oesophagitis, procedural site reaction, skin infection, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYANOCOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4710646-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on June 21, 2005. Male patient, 64 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: anorexia, c-reactive protein increased, somnolence, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMED, NEURONTIN, NEXIUM, DUROGESIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4804132-5
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 22, 2005. Male patient, 63 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: anaemia, cough, epistaxis, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, CORTISONE ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/20/2005.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5618823-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, metastases to bone and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, fatigue, neutropenia, sepsis , white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/28/2007.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4662784-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 27, 2005. Male patient, 56 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: haemoglobin decreased, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count decreased, tumour haemorrhage, 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 died on 04/01/2005.

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 #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 #5051748-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 133.4 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, erythema, neutrophil count decreased, pruritus, thrombocytopenia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 795 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID, COUMADIN, ZOCOR, NEURONTIN, AVANDIA, ACIPHEX. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5037802-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2006. Female patient, 47 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: blood creatinine increased, erythema, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count decreased, pruritus, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4776407-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 02, 2005. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with metastasis, peritoneal mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: biliary dilatation, cholestasis, hepatitis , hepatitis a antibody positive, herpes simplex serology positive, neutropenia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 720 MG/1 OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN B NOS, SPECIAFOLDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5239801-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, vitamin supplementation and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gangrene, tumour embolism, white blood cell count decreased, wound necrosis. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMZAR, VITAMIN B, FOLIC ACID, CORTICOSTEROID NOS, NEULASTA. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4545581-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 15, 2004. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mucosal inflammation, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 400 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5843001-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on July 31, 2008. Female patient, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness, vertigo, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5871660-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Aug 21, 2008. Female patient, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness bilateral, vertigo, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.


Alimta Side Effects Report #5886184-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Sept 03, 2008. Female patient, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant, prophylaxis and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness bilateral, vertigo, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #6106425-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Feb 27, 2009. Male patient, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic, metastases to bone and was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neutrophil count decreased, palpitations, platelet count decreased, tachycardia, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 1000 MG, OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLEDRONIC ACID, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4680429-7
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 12, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , c-reactive protein increased, chills, infection , malaise, pyrexia, respiratory distress, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/1 OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with SELOKEN SLOW RELEASE PLUS, SIMVASTATIN HEXAL, BETAPRED, BEHEPAN, MONOKET, VITAPLEX, THROMBYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/31/2005.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4822098-9
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Oct 12, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , chills, infection , malaise, neoplasm malignant, pyrexia, respiratory distress, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/ 1 OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with SELOKEN SLOW RELEASE PLUS, SIMVASTATIN HEXAL, BETAPRED, BEHEPAN, MONOKET, VITAPLEX, ASPIRIN, BETAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/31/2005.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4713621-3
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on June 24, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neutropenia, sepsis , white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 770MG. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, LAKTULOSE, NEXIUM, NORVASC, GARAMYCIN, PENICILLIN, DECARDON. Patient died on 06/14/2005.


Alimta Side Effects Report #4765574-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 22, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, c-reactive protein increased, somnolence, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG/M2. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, DEXAMED, NEURONTIN, NEXIUM, DUROGESIC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5499347-X
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypotension, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #4901051-0
Alimta side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Jan 18, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiovascular deconditioning, intestinal perforation, metabolic disorder , renal impairment, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/10/2006.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5146921-6
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, lung infiltration, respiratory failure, streptococcal infection , white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 950 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Alimta Side Effects Report #5501416-2
Alimta side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 219.8 lb, was treated with Alimta. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Alimta dosage: 1100 MG. Patient recovered.