The mesothelioma lawyers of Weitz & Luxenberg would like to inform people with mesothelioma about Alimta, a drug used to treat mesothelioma. Readers of this article should not interpret the information in this article as medical advice. This article is intended to draw attention to publicly available information concerning Alimta. Our mesothelioma attorneys have learned that Alimta aids in the treatment of cancer by slowing the growth of cancerous cells. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and are expecting to start a treatment program involving Alimta, notify your doctor as to whether you are allergic to any drugs, have kidney or liver disease, bone marrow suppression, a weak immune system or excess fluid in the space around your internal organs.
Further, our asbestos lawyers recommend that before taking Alimta, tell your doctor if you are taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), and others.
While being treated with Alimta, your doctor may recommend that you take folic acid and vitamin B-12 to protect your stomach, blood cells and bone marrow from the side effects of Alimta. It is likely that your doctor will ask you to begin taking folic acid and vitamin B-12 one week prior to receiving Alimta. It is also likely that your doctor will ask you to continue taking folic acid and vitamin B-12 for up to 3 weeks after your Alimta treatment ends.
Our mesothelioma lawyers have read medical literature indicating that Alimta can weaken your body's immune system. A weakened immune system can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from contagious diseases such as the cold. Therefore, once you begin treatment with Alimta, try to avoid close contact with people who are ill.
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