Mesna

**Definition:** A sulfhydryl compound used to prevent urothelial toxicity by inactivating metabolites from ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS, such as IFOSFAMIDE or CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.326.146.100.050.490 - D02.886.489.590 - D02.886.645.600.055.050.500

**Synonyms:** - Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-mercapto-, monosodium salt - Mesnum - Sodium 2-Mercaptoethanesulphonate