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Name
Mesna
Alternate Names
D 7093
Mesna rescue
Mesnex
Mesnex uroprotection
Mesnum
Mistabron
Mitexan
Mucofluid
Sodium 2-mercaptoethanolsulfonate
UCB 3983
Uromitexan
Abbreviations
None
Category
Ancillary Agent
Subcategory
None
NSC Number
113891
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
A prophylactic detoxifying agent used to inhibit hemorrhagic cystitis caused by ifosfamide. FDA approved for bladder protection when using cyclophosphamide (prevents bladder toxicity).
Coding
This drug should NOT be coded
