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Mesnex
OVERDOSE
There is no known antidote for Mesnex (mesna) . Oral doses of 6.1 and 4.3 g/kg were lethal to mice and rats, respectively. These doses are approximately 15 and 22 times the maximum recommended human dose on a body surface area basis. Death was preceded by diarrhea, tremor, convulsions, dyspnea, and cyanosis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Mesnex (mesna) is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to mesna or other thiol compounds.
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/8/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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