It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Uromitexan. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Uromitexan is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
UNSAFE
Uromitexan is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
Uromitexan may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As patients undergoing treatment with Uromitexan may experience undesirable effects such as lightheadedness, lethargy, dizziness, and blurred vision which could affect the ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Uromitexan in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Uromitexan in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Uromitexan 400mg/4ml Injection
Introduction
Uromitexan is used to prevent ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis. But, its not used to reduce the risk of blood in the urine due to other medical conditions. It only helps to reduce the risk of inflammation and bleeding in the bladder, who recei...
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Uses of Uromitexan
Ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis
Side effects of Uromitexan
Common
Nausea
Headache
Lightheadedness
Lethargy
Abdominal pain
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Diarrhea
Rash
Fever
Flu-like symptoms
How to use Uromitexan
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Uromitexan works
Uromitexan helps to reduce the risk of inflammation and bleeding in the bladder, who receive ifosfamide (a medicine used to treat cancer).
Quick Tips
Drink at least 1 litre of fluid daily while you are receiving mesna.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reactions like rash, itching, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and ...
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Do not drive or operate machinery as mesna may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or light headedness.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
You will be monitored for blood or protein in urine during the treatment of mesna.
Do not take if allergic to mesna or any of its ingredients (thiol containing compound)
Brief Description
Indication
Urothelial toxicity
Administration
IV Preparation
Reconstitute w/ D5W, NS, dextrose/saline or LR to a final concentration of 20 mg/mL
IV Administration
IVP: bolus 15 min before ifo...
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Adult Dose
Intravenous
Prophylaxis against urothelial toxicity
With Ifosfamide
240 mg/sq.meter (if receiving 1.2 g/sq.meter ifosfamide dose) IVP 15 minutes be...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to thiol-containing compounds.
Mode of Action
Mesna is used to prevent urothelial toxicity associated with oxazaphosphorine, ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide. It acts in the kidney; reacting with th...
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Precaution
Protective effect applies only to the urinary tract; pregnancy, lactation. Patients with auto-immune disorders. IV formulation may contain benzyl alco...
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