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Description of the medicine: Mesna

MESNA *.

Sodium salt of 2-mercaptoethanesulfonic acid.

Synonyms: Mystabron, Mistabron, Mucofluid, Mucolene, and others.

By action, the drug is close to acetylcysteine. In connection with the presence of the sulfhydryl group it is capable of rupturing the disulfide bonds of mucopoly saccharides of sputum and reducing its viscosity.

The drug is easily absorbed from the respiratory tract. Quickly excreted from the body in unchanged form.

Applied in the form of inhalations or intrabronchial infusions for chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, lung atelectasis, after surgical interventions on the lungs, etc.

For inhalations use 0.6-1.2 grams of the drug (1-2 ampoules of 3 ml of 20% solution) without dilution or in a dilution of 1: 1 in distilled water or in isotonic sodium chloride solution. Inhalation is carried out 2 - 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 2 - 24 days. For intratracheal infusion, use the same dose and in the same dilution. Enter every hour until liquefaction and secretion.

In inflammation of the maxillary (maxillary) sinus, 2 - 3 ml of the drug is administered after a preliminary washing of the sinus (every 2 to 3 days, if necessary).

Possible side effects and contraindications see Acetylcysteine.

Product: 20% solution in ampoules of 3 ml (600 mg) in a package of 6 ampoules.