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Alimta This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Alimta but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Alimta prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Pioglitazone is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Pioglitazone is in a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones. It works by increasing your body's sensitivity to insulin, a substance your body produces to help control blood sugar levels. Recent news articles mentioning Alimta Survival In Asbestos-Related Cancer Improved By Chemo Combination  -  Feb 13, 2007 Medical News Today (press release), In the study, patients receiving pemetrexed and cisplatin - along with the vitamin supplements folic acid and B12 - survived nearly three months longer than Chemo combination improves survival in asbestos-related cancer  -  Feb 10, 2007 Hindu, This press release issued by the EurekAlert says that in the study, patients receiving pemetrexed and cisplatin — along with the vitamin supplements folic Scotland rejects Pfizer's Sutent but backs Novartis' Exjade  -  Feb 13, 2007 Pharma Times (subscription), The SMC also rejected Sanofi-Aventis' obesity drug Acomplia (rimonabant) and Eli Lilly's Alimta (pemetrexed) for non-small cell lung cancer. Funding can depend on where you live  -  Feb 5, 2007 ic Wales, ...potential use of drugs which are new to the market, are relatively high cost and are awaiting Nice appraisal – for example pemetrexed for mesothelioma. Cymbalta is bright spot as charges batter Lilly net income  -  Feb 1, 2007 Pharma Times (subscription), Cancer drug Gemzar (gemcitabine) was up 5% at $371.3 million and down 3% in the USA, while sales of lung cancer treatment Alimta (pemetrexed) increased 26% Lilly Announces 2006 Adjusted EPS of $3.18 Excluding Charges and ...  -  Jan 31, 2007 Earthtimes.org Actos(R) (pioglitazone hydrochloride, Takeda), Takeda Alimta(R) (pemetrexed, Lilly) Byetta(R) (exenatide injection, Amylin Pharmaceuticals) Cialis(R) Lilly Announces 2006 Adjusted EPS of $3.18 Excluding Charges and ...  -  Jan 31, 2007 Yahoo! News (press release) Actos® (pioglitazone hydrochloride, Takeda), Takeda Alimta® (pemetrexed, Lilly) Byetta® (exenatide injection, Amylin Pharmaceuticals) Cialis® (tadalafil, How should Alimta be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Pioglitazone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily with or without meals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take pioglitazone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Pioglitazone controls type 2 diabetes but does not cure it. Continue to take pioglitazone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking pioglitazone without talking to your doctor. Other uses for Alimta [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before taking pantoprazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pantoprazole or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: ampicillin (Omnipen, Polycillin, Totacillin); ketoconazole (Nizoral); and vitamins containing iron. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking pantoprazole, call your doctor. What side effects can Alimta cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] This medication may cause changes in your blood sugar. You should know the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and what to do if you have these symptoms. You may experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while you are taking this medication in combination with other medications used to treat diabetes. Your doctor will tell you what you should do if you develop hypoglycemia. He or she may tell you to check your blood sugar, eat or drink a food or beverage that contains sugar, such as hard candy or fruit juice, or get medical care. Follow these directions carefully if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia: shakiness dizziness or lightheadedness sweating nervousness or irritability sudden changes in behavior or mood headache numbness or tingling around the mouth weakness pale skin hunger clumsy or jerky movements If hypoglycemia is not treated, severe symptoms may develop. Be sure that your family, friends, and other people who spend time with you know that if you have any of the following symptoms, they should get medical treatment for you immediately. confusion seizures loss of consciousness Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): extreme thirst frequent urination extreme hunger weakness blurred vision If high blood sugar is not treated, a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could develop. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the these symptoms: dry mouth upset stomach and vomiting shortness of breath breath that smells fruity decreased consciousness Pioglitazone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: sinus or respiratory infection headache muscle pain tooth or mouth pain sore throat weight gain swelling of the ankles or feet If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: difficulty breathing rapid weight gain swelling of the ankles or feet that happens very quickly stomach pain excessive tiredness dark urine yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Alimta [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Actos®