Also Known as Mesna
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Mesnex (Mesna) is a synthetic medicine that helps protect the body from some of the side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs. It is especially used to prevent a condition called hemorrhagic cystitis, which is bleeding in the bladder caused by the chemotherapy drug ifosfamide. Mesnex works by attaching to harmful substances that ifosfamide creates in the body, making them less dangerous and helping the body get rid of them more safely. Doctors can give Mesnex either through an injection or as a pill.
| Fact Table | |
| Formula | C2H5NaO3S2 |
| License | US FDA, EMA |
| Bioavailability | 45-79% (oral) |
| Legal status | Prescription only (Rx) |
| Chemical Name | Sodium 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate |
| Elimination half-life | 0.36-1.17 hours |
| Dosage (Strength) | 400 mg, 600 mg tablets; 100 mg/mL injection |
| Pregnancy | Consult a doctor (Category B) |
| Brands | Mesnex |
| Protein binding | 69-75% |
| PubChem CID | 5192 |
| MedlinePlus | a695015 |
| ChEBI | 50692 |
| ATC code | V03AF01 |
| DrugBank | DB06782 |
| KEGG | D02345 |
| Routes of administration | Oral, Intravenous |
Mesna is typically administered intravenously (IV) and should be given under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. The standard dosage of Mesnex can be given through several IV injections or by giving an IV injection followed by oral tablets. The schedule for taking these doses should be repeated on each day that ifosfamide is given. If the dose of ifosfamide changes, the amount of Mesna may need to be changed accordingly.
The active ingredient in Mesnex is Mesna.
Do not use Mesnex if you have any of the following conditions:
Mesnex is often used alongside the chemotherapy agent ifosfamide, and it can cause various side effects. The most frequent are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, and stomach pain. Other common effects include headaches, hair loss, sleepiness, and changes in blood counts, such as decreased white and red blood cells and platelets, which could lead to increased risk of infections and bleeding.
Mesnex can trigger severe allergic reactions that might occur with your first treatment or after several months. Immediate medical attention is necessary if you notice symptoms like fever, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, severe skin reactions such as rash, hives, redness, blisters, or peeling.
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