tell your doctor or nurse right away.
•Loss of too much fluid from the body (dehydration). If you feel tired and weak this could be a sign of dehydration. Follow your doctor's instructions for what to do to help prevent or treat dehydration.
•Shortness of breath. Tell your doctor if this is a problem for you.
Common side effects of Folotyn include:
•nausea
•vomiting
•tiredness
•constipation
•swelling
•cough
•nosebleed
•diarrhea
Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Folotyn. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about Folotyn
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. This patient information leaflet summarizes the most important information about Folotyn. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about Folotyn that is written for health professionals.
For more information, go to www.Folotyn.com or call 1-888-255-6788.
What are the ingredients in Folotyn?
Active ingredient: pralatrexate
Inactive ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and hydrochloric acid
What is PTCL?
PTCL is a rare type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. It happens when a type of T-cell (a kind of white blood cell) grows too much. PTCL may be found in different parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, skin, bone marrow, liver, or spleen.
ALLOS®
THERAPEUTICS
Allos Therapeutics, Inc.
Westminster, CO 80020
Issued: May 2010
Revised: January 2011
Folotyn®
(pralatrexate injection)
Folotyn, ALLOS, the mobius triangle symbol, and the flower symbol are all registered trademarks of Allos Therapeutics, Inc.
© 2011 Allos Therapeutics, Inc. All rights reserved.
PACKAGE CARTON - Folotyn 20 mg/1 mL Vial
NDC 48818-001-01
Folotyn™
(pralatrexate injection)
20 mg/mL
For intravenous use
Rx only
1 mL
PACKAGE CARTON - Folotyn 40 mg/2 mL Vial
NDC 48818-001-02
Folotyn™
(pralatrexate injection)
40 mg/2 mL
(20 mg/mL)
For intravenous use
Rx only
2 mL
VIAL – Folotyn 20 mg/1 ml
NDC 48818-001-01
Folotyn™
(pralatrexate injection)
20 mg/mL
Rx only
1 mL
VIAL – Folotyn 40 mg/2 ml
NDC 48818-001-02
Folotyn™
(pralatrexate injection)
40 mg/2 mL
(20 mg/mL)
Rx only
2 mL |
