Pemetrexed

HealthSavvy Sign In | Just like any medicine, pemetrexed may cause side effects. And as with most chemotherapy medications, these side effects can be significant. In many cases, your healthcare provider may recommend strategies or medications to help prevent or treat such problems.Some of the most common side effects seen with pemetrexed include but are not limited to:Fatigue Nausea Loss of appetite. (Click Side Effects of Pemetrexed to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking pemetrexed if you have:Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure) Pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the lining of the lungs and chest cavity) Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) Any allergies, including to food, dyes, or preservatives. 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