Mesna

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Mesna (200 mg)

Mesna Information



Mesna Benefits & Uses

Mesna is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Hemorrhagic Cystitis

Mesna Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Hemorrhagic Cystitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: hemorrhagic cystitis induced by ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide, dosage of mesna at least 20% (w/w) of the ifosfamide dosage
Geriatric
  • Disease: Hemorrhagic Cystitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: hemorrhagic cystitis induced by ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide, dosage of mesna at least 20% (w/w) of the ifosfamide dosage

Mesna Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mesna safe for pregnant women?


    Mesna is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Mesna safe during breastfeeding?


    Mesna may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Mesna, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Mesna.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Mesna on the Kidneys?


    Using Mesna does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Mesna on the Liver?


    Using Mesna does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Mesna on the Heart?


    You can take Mesna without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Mesna with Other Drugs

Mesna should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Mesna Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mesna unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Mesna

  • Is this Mesna habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Mesna is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mesna as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Mesna only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Mesna for mental disorders.

    No

Mesna Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mesna


    There is no information on the effects of taking Mesna with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mesna


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mesna with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mesnex (mesna)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860, 876

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 822-824

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