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Mesna use while Breastfeeding

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 11, 2024.

Drugs containing Mesna: Mesnex, Ifex/Mesnex

Mesna Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of mesna during breastfeeding. Because it is used with toxic drugs such as ifosfamide, the manufacturer recommends to not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose of mesna or ifosfamide.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Substance Identification

Substance Name

Mesna

CAS Registry Number

19767-45-4

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Protective Agents

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