Mesnex (Mesna)

Mesna
400mg Tablet

Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of UK/EU. Shipped from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Mesnex is also marketed internationally under the name Mesna.

To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more

Mesna Information

Mesna Injection (mes' na) Mesnex® Sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate

Mesna is used to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis (a condition that causes inflammation of the bladder and can result in serious bleeding) in people who receive ifosfamide (a medication used for the treatment of cancer). Mesna is in a class of medications called cytoprotectants. It works by protecting against some of the harmful effects of certain chemotherapy medications.

Mesna comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a medical facility. It is usually given at the same time as you receive your chemotherapy treatment and then 4 and 8 hours after your chemotherapy treatment. Drink at least 1 quart (4 cups; about 1 liter) of fluid daily while you are receiving mesna injection. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

Before receiving mesna injection, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mesna, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in mesna injection. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had an autoimmune disorder (a condition that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissue) such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or nephritis (a type of kidney problem). tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Mesna may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea vomiting constipation loss of appetite or weight diarrhea abdominal pain headache tiredness dizziness hair loss pain or redness at the place where the injection was given loss of strength and energy fever sore throat cough flushing Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: pink or red colored urine or blood in urine swelling of the face, arms, or legs hives rash itching difficulty breathing or swallowing chest pain fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat unusual bleeding or bruising Mesna may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication. 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 (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are receiving mesna injection. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

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