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Introduction of Mesna

Mesna is detoxifying agent. It reduces the harmful effects of certain metabolites (breakdown products) of the cancer chemotherapy medicine ifosfamide. Mesna is used to prevent bleeding in the bladder (hemorrhagic cystitis) during chemotherapy with ifosfamide. Mesna is used to prevent bleeding in the bladder during chemotherapy with ifosfamide.
 

Precaution while taking Mesna

Do not take mesna without first talking to your doctor if you have had a previous allergic reaction to mesna or to another medicine that contains sulfur an autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or nephritis.

You may not be able to take mesna, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Mesna is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take mesna without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether mesna passes into breast milk. Do not take mesna without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Side Effects of Mesna

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)

• pink or red colored urine

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take mesna, and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:

• nausea or vomiting

• decreased appetite

• stomach pain

• diarrhea

• dizziness flush

• fever

• sensitive skin or skin rash

• Paleness of the skin

• sleepiness

• coughing or cold symptoms

• pain, redness, or irritation at the injection site

• swelling or water retention

• low blood pressure

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