Mesna + Ifosfamide

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia

Last updated 14 Jul 2021 | 05:51 AM (UTC)

Mesna + Ifosfamide Uses

Mesna+Ifosfamide is used in the treatment of cancer.

How Mesna + Ifosfamide works

Mesna + Ifosfamide is a combination of two medicines: Mesna and Ifosfamide. Mesna is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication. Ifosfamide is a cytoprotective medicine which is added to reduce the risk of bleeding and swelling in the bladder caused by Mesna .

Common side effects of Mesna + Ifosfamide

Hair loss, Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Blood in urine, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased risk of infection, Neurotoxicity