Mesna Pharmacology

Mesna

About Mesna
Synthetic Thiol derivative, Antidote, Uroprotectant.
Mechanism of Action of Mesna
Mesna rapidly oxidized to major metabolite, mesna disulfide (dimesna). In the kidney dimesna reduced into free thiol compound. This compound reacts with the metabolites of oxazaphosphorins (cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide) to form stable nonurotoxic compounds. During this detoxification there is binding of mesna to the 4-hydroxy-ifosfamide forming a nonurotoxic 4-sulfoethylthioifosfamide.Mesna also bind to the double bonds of acrolein and to other urotoxic metabolites.
Pharmacokinets of Mesna
Absorption-Absorbed well after oral administration
Distribution-This hydrophilic drug does not enter to the tissues.10% bound to the plasma proteins.
Metabolism- It is metabolized into its inactive metabolites i.e.dimesna (mesna disulfide) by oxidation during circulation.
Excretion-Excreted via urine as parent drug (35%) and its metabolite (33%)
Onset of Action for Mesna
N/A
Duration of Action for Mesna
N/A
Half Life of Mesna
? to 1 ? hrs
Side Effects of Mesna
1. Bad taste in mouth
2. Diarrhea
3. Soft stool
4. Headache
5. Nausea
6. Vomiting
7. Fatigue
8. Blood in urine
9. Skin rash
10. Itching
11. Hypotension
12. Tachycardia
13. Depression
14. Limp pain
Contra-indications of Mesna
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to mesna and to other thiol containing compounds
Special Precautions while taking Mesna
1. With ketone urea
2. Engaging in activities which require alertness such as driving or using machinery
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Mesna
1. Hemarragic cystitis secondary to cyclophosphamide or ifosamide
2. Toxicity to the urinary passage caused by oxazaphosphorins such as ifosamide
Interactions for Mesna
N/A
Typical Dosage for Mesna
Intravenous-
Adults-Mesna dose depend upon the amount of ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide that a patient receives. The standard dose depends equal to 20% of the total ifosfamide given at three separate time interval through a vein infused over at least 5 minute, first dose is right before the ifosfamide, often referred to as 0 hr, the 2nd dose is 4 hr after the start of the infusion and the 3rd dose is 8 hrs after the start of infusion.
Mesna can also be administered through orally by mixing with flavoured drink like grape juice, cola, chocolate and milk etc.
Schedule of Mesna
N/A
Storage Requirements for Mesna
Stored in a tightly closed container at room temperature, away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Mesna
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose
Effects of Overdose of Mesna
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

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