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Medicine Details

Mesna Injection

Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila

Salt Composition: Mesna (200mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Treatment of Ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis Ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis is an inflammatory condition due to the use of a medicine called Ifosfamide that causes bleeding in the bladder. Mesna Injection helps to suppress the body’s immune system, thereby reducing the progression of the disease. It reduces the inflammation of the damaged area, prevents further damage, and stabilises your condition

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Mesna Injection is used to prevent ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis (bleeding in the bladder that may be caused as a side effect due to treatment with a cancer chemotherapy drug called ifosfamide). However, it is not used to reduce the risk of bladder bleeding due to other medical conditions. Mesna Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment vary based on your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, lightheadedness, lethargy, and abdominal pain. It is advised to drink at least 1 liter of fluid daily when you are on treatment with this medicine. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of severe allergic reactions like rash, itching, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue while taking this medicine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the kidney, liver, and blood uric acid levels. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have an autoimmune disorder, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How to Use: Mesna Injection helps to reduce the risk of inflammation and bleeding in the bladder, who receive ifosfamide (a medicine used to treat cancer).

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mesna Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mesna Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - Mesna Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Mesna Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As patients undergoing treatment with Mesna Injection may experience undesirable effects such as lightheadedness, lethargy, dizziness, and blurred vision which could affect the ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Mesna Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mesna Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Mesna Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mesna Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Packaging: vial of 2 ml Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Treatment of Ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis

Side Effects:

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: UNSAFE

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION