IFOSFAMIDE + MESNA

Mesna is used to prevent ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis which is also known as bleeding in the bladder caused by chemotherapy. However Mesna does not prevent other side effects caused by ifosfamide. Mesna is also used for the treatment of Urothelial toxicity prophylaxis and Cystic fibrosis

Mesna works by reducing the risk of inflammation and bleeding in the bladder, for patients undergoing chemotherapy under ifosfamide. Mesna does this by Inactivating toxins produced by the drugs during chemotherapy.

Some of the potential side effects of Mesna can include the symptoms below;

Cough,
Muscle or joint pain,
Drowsiness,
Nausea,
Headache,
Lightheadedness,
Lethargy,
Abdominal pain,
Eye infections
Lymph-node,
Flushing,
Diarrhoea,
Rash,
Fever,
Flu-like symptoms

Ifosfamide is used in the treatment of cancer such as, blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and ovarian cancer. Ifosfamide is also used in the treatment of Testicular cancer, Bronchi cancer, Breast cancer, Bladder cancer, Head and neck cancer and Bone cancer.

Ifosfamide is an anti-cancer medication that interferes and stops the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Ifosfamide works by damaging the genetic material of the DNA of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication thus Inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and stops it from spreading further.

Some of the potential side effects of Ifosfamide can include the symptoms below;

Bleeding,
Nausea,
Infections,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Anemia,
Hair loss,
Inflammation of the urinary bladder,
Inflammation of the veins,
Decreased white blood cell count,
Blood in urine,
Cns toxicity