(MES-na)
Mesna is a medicine used to prevent bladder-related side effects of some chemotherapy drugs like cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and Ifosfamide. It comes as an injectable medication, but is sometimes taken by mouth.
Show All- This drug is usually not taken by mouth. It is usually given by injection. If it is to be taken by mouth then take it on an empty stomach and it may be taken with water, milk, juice, or carbonated beverages to help mask the bitter taste.
- It is very important that your child take all of the prescribed doses and that no doses are missed or delayed. Contact your child's hematologist, the clinic, or the hematologist on call if your child vomits after a dose taken by mouth.
- Store medication at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not refrigerate. Do not store in the bathroom.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/package.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Rash
- Painful or difficulty urinating
- Bloody urine
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
