Uromitexan
Uromitexan protects your bladder from harm caused by certain cancer medicines like ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
600 mg
Active Ingredient
Mesna
Manufacturer
Baxter Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take, as it varies for each person.
Method
Take the tablets exactly as your doctor has told you, at specific times to protect your bladder.
Important
Always follow your doctor's instructions for the maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Dizziness, drowsiness
- •Flushing
- •Stomach ache/cramps
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Rash
- •Fever
- •Flu-like illness
RARE
- •Swollen lymph nodes
- •Vomiting
- •Decreased appetite (anorexia)
- •Bloating
- •Constipation
- •Feeling of dehydration
- •Insomnia
- •Nightmares
- •Tingling or numbness in the skin (paresthesia)
- •Increased skin sensitivity (hyperesthesia)
- •Fainting
- •Decreased sensation (hypoesthesia)
- •Attention disorders
- •Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis)
- •Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- •Blurred vision
- •Heart palpitations
- •Nasal congestion
- •Sharp chest pain when breathing in (pleuritic pain)
- •Dry mouth
- •Bronchial spasms (shortness of breath)
- •Larynx discomfort
- •Nosebleed (epistaxis)
- •Stiffness
- •Weakness
- •Chest pain
- •General discomfort (malaise)
- •Redness
- •Cough
- •Sore throat (pharyngitis)
- •Mucosal irritation
- •Burning pain (sternal/epigastric)
- •Gum bleeding
- •Increased liver enzymes in blood (transaminases)
- •Itching
- •Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- •Joint pain (arthralgia)
- •Back pain
- •Muscle pain (myalgia)
- •Limb pain
- •Jaw pain
- •Painful or difficult urination (dysuria)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to mesna, similar medicines (thiols), or any other ingredient in this medicine. Stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction like swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, trouble swallowing, hives, or difficulty breathing.
- Tell your doctor if you have previously had trouble breathing, wheezing, skin redness, itching, or swelling after taking Uromitexan.
- Inform your doctor if you are receiving whole-body radiation therapy and high doses of cancer medicines (like cyclophosphamide) at the same time.
- Tell your doctor if you have an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or kidney inflammation, as these can increase the risk of side effects.
- Tell your doctor if you feel sick or vomit. If you vomit during Uromitexan treatment, contact your doctor immediately as you might need a different way to take the medicine.
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- Tell your doctor if you have had stomach or bowel surgery.
- Tell your doctor if you have previously had a blockage or obstruction in your urinary tract that prevents normal urination.
- Tell your doctor if you have any sugar intolerance, or if your doctor has told you that you have lactose intolerance.
- Drink enough fluids while taking Uromitexan; do not drink less than recommended. Ask your doctor if you are unsure.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines, as it can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and blurred vision.