Mesna - Mesna - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mesna.
• Mesnex
• MESS-na

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, injection site reactions, flushing, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bad taste in mouth, loss of appetite, drowsiness, or coughing may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• Mesna is used along with ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide (anticancer medications) to protect against a bladder condition called hemorrhagic cystitis.

Mesna Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication does not prevent all side effects of ifosfamide.
• It is useful only in protecting against hemorrhagic cystitis; however, it is not effective in all patients.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Mesna Storage Instructions

• After preparation, this medication is stable for 24 hours at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
• Before preparation, store the vials at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).

Usage Instructions

• This medication is administered by injection into a vein by a health care professional.
• It must be given along with each ifosfamide dose and at 4 and 8 hours after each ifosfamide dose.
• Drink at least a quart (4 cups) of liquid each day while taking this medication, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important that each dose be used as scheduled.
• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dose schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Mesna (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.