What is "mesna"

n. An organosulfur compound used in cancer chemotherapy involving cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide as an adjuvant.

Mesna is an organosulfur compound used as an adjuvant in cancer chemotherapy involving cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide. It is marketed by Baxter as Uromitexan and Mesnex. The name of the substance is an acronym for 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate Na (Na being the chemical symbol for sodium).

It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.