Prescription Required

Mesna Injection

by Zydus Cadila
Mesna (200mg)

₹34

Mesna Injection

Introduction to Mesna Injection

Mesna Injection is given under the supervision of doctor. It is taken in a dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of 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, and lightheadedness. 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 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 kidney, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have 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 healthcare team 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.

Safety Advice for Mesna Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mesna Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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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.

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Mesna Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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Mesna Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>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.

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There is limited information available on the use of Mesna Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Mesna Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Mesna Injection works

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

How To Use Mesna Injection

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

Side Effects Of Mesna Injection

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Lightheadedness
  • Lethargy
  • Abdominal pain
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Fever
  • Flu-like symptoms

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FAQ's on Mesna Injection

Is Mesna a vesicant?

No, Mesna is not a vesicant.

Is Mesna a chemotherapy drug?

Mesna is not a chemotherapy drug

Why it is given with ifosamide or cyclophosphamise (Cytoxan)?

It is given along with the chemotherapy drug ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide to reduce the side effects of these drugs

Is mesna compatible with potassium chloride and doxorubicin?

Yes, Mesna is compatible with potassium chloride and doxorubicin

Is Mesna cytotoxic?

No. Mesna is not cytotoxic drug. It is cytoprotective drug

Prescription Required

Mesna Injection

by Zydus Cadila
Mesna (200mg)

₹34

Mesna Injection

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