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Ifosfamide/mesna Ifex/Mesnex Uses Ifex® treats certain types of testicular cancer. Mesnex® protects the bladder from damage that may be caused by some cancer medicines. How To Use APPEARANCE: Kit. Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. Drink extra liquids the day before and the day of your treatment, and every day for three days afterward. Do not get the medicine on your skin. If it does, wash the area well with soap and water, and tell your caregiver. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat. Confusion or hallucinations (seeing things that are not there). Fever, chills, or sore throat. Lightheadedness or fainting. Seizures. Trouble urinating, pain or burning when you urinate, or pink, red, or bloody urine. Uncontrollable nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Precautions You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ifosfamide, mesna, benzyl alcohol, or other medicines that contain sulfur. You should not receive this medicine if you are pregnant. You should not receive this medicine if you have certain severe problems with your bone marrow. Missed Dose This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions. Drug Interactions Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.Do not breast feed while you are being treated with this medicine. Tell you doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to other medicines. Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney problems, liver problems, bone marrow problems, or if you have recently had other chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Tell your doctor about any other illnesses or medical conditions that you have. You may have bladder problems while using this medicine. If you have pink or red urine, tell your doctor right away. This medicine lowers the number of some types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may bleed or get infections more easily. To help with these problems, avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Wash your hands often. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers. Cancer medicines can cause nausea and/or vomiting in most people, sometimes even after receiving medicines to prevent it. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control these side effects.If you cannot keep liquids down, call your doctor right away.

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