(MEZ nah) Brand: Mesnex
• It is significant to drink at least one quart (4 cups) of liquid every day during treatment with mesna, whether it is taken by mouth or by injection.
• If you see blood in the urine or announcement that it has a pink or red color, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Some foods or dyes may reason a red color in the urine, however it will be necessary to determine if the color is due to blood in the urine.
• Mesna is detoxifying agent. It reduces the deleterious effects of determined metabolites (breakdown products) of the cancer chemotherapy medication ifosfamide (Ifex).
• Mesna is used to prevent bleeding in the bladder (hemorrhagic cystitis) during chemotherapy with ifosfamide (Ifex).
• Mesna may also be used for purposes another than those listed here.
• Do not take mesna without first talking to your doctor if you have
· had a previous allergic reaction to mesna or to other medication that contains sulfur; or
· an autoimmune mess such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or nephritis (a type of kidney problem).
• You may not be able to take mesna, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring during treatment.
• Mesna is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. 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.
• Take mesna exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take every oral doze with a full glass of water.
• If vomiting occurs within 2 hours of taking a doze of mesna, contact your healthcare provider.
• Mesna is also accessible as an injection. Your healthcare provider will administer injectable mesna. If you are using injectable mesna at house, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication.
• It is significant to drink at least one quart (4 cups) of liquid every day during treatment with mesna, whether it is taken by mouth or by injection.
• A little number of patients who take mesna get blood in the urine (hematuria). Your doctor will check your urine every day that mesna is taken. Laboratory trials can discover blood in the urine that is not visible just by looking at it.
• If you see blood in the urine or announcement that it has a pink or red color, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Some foods or dyes may reason a red color in the urine, however it will be necessary to determine if the color is due to blood in the urine.
• Store mesna at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Contact your healthcare provider if a doze of mesna is missed.
• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
• Symptoms of a mesna overdose may include diarrhea, tremor, seizures, shortness of breath, and bluish color of the skin.
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during treatment with mesna unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
• Search abnormal medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the next serious side effects:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives); or
· pink or red colored urine.
• Another smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take mesna, and contact your doctor if you experience any of the next side effects:
· nausea or vomiting;
· decreased appetite;
· stomach pain;
· diarrhea;
· dizziness;
· flushing;
· fever;
· sensitive skin or skin rash;
· paleness of the skin;
· sleepiness;
· coughing or cool symptoms;
· pain, redness, or irritation at the injection site;
· swelling or water retention; or
· low blood pressure.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• It is not known whether another medicines will interact with mesna. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any another prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals and herbal products.
• Your pharmacist has more information about mesna written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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