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Drug Form: | Injection |
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Generic Name: | Mesna (Sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate) View Generic Items |
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Main Drug Group: | chemoprotective agent |
Indication: | *Prevention of ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis (syndrome of bleeding and irritation of the bladder). *Prevention of high-dose cyclophosphamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis. *Note: If a drug has been approved for one use, physicians may elect to use this same drug for other problems if they believe it may be helpful. |
Precaution: | Before starting mesna treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this. If you are on warfarin (Coumadin®) as a blood-thinner, adjustments may need to be made to your dose based on blood work. Inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or may be pregnant prior to starting this treatment. Pregnancy category B controlled studies in animals do not show evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus. However, similar studies have not been performed in humans. Because animal studies are not entirely predictive of human response, the drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly indicated. Because mesna will be given as part of a protocol using drugs where there is clear evidence of risk in pregnancy, for both men and women: Do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking mesna. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended. Discuss with your doctor when you may safely become pregnant or conceive a child after therapy. Do not breast feed while taking this medication. |
Side Effects: | Nausea (interferes with ability to eat and unrelieved with prescribed medication), Vomiting (vomiting more than 4-5 times in a 24 hour period), Diarrhea (4-6 episodes in a 24-hour period), Blood in the urine, Pain or burning with urination |
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