Mesnex (oral/injection)
Generic name:mesna (oral/injection) [ MEZ-nah ]
Drug class:Antineoplastic detoxifying agents
What is Mesnex?
Mesnex is used to prevent bleeding in the bladder (hemorrhagic cystitis) during chemotherapy with ifosfamide (Ifex).
Mesnex will not prevent other side effects caused by ifosfamide.
Mesnex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a serious reaction: fever, nausea, vomiting, racing heartbeats, hives, rash or redness, skin pain or swelling, blisters or peeling, joint or muscle pain, feeling light-headed, trouble breathing, mouth sores, or swelling in your face or throat.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Mesnex if you are allergic to Mesnex, edetate sodium, sodium hydroxide, or benzyl alcohol.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine.
Although Mesnex is not expected to harm an unborn baby, ifosfamide can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment with ifosfamide. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using ifosfamide and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose of ifosfamide.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using ifosfamide.
Do not breast-feed while using Mesnex or ifosfamide, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Mesnex injection contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in premature or low-birthweight babies. This medicine tablets do not contain this ingredient. This medicine injection should not be given to a premature or low birth weight infant.
How is Mesnex given?
Before and during treatment with Mesnex, you may need frequent urine tests.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Mesnex injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this...
