Category:
Other Antibiotics
CAS NO:
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Mesnaum is not a recognized FDA-approved pharmaceutical entity; the intended product is likely Mesna (2-mercaptoethanesulfonate sodium). Its molecular formula is C2H5NaO3S, with CAS No. 128-49-2. This compound is synthesized via nucleophilic substitution and serves as a uroprotective agent.
Strictly contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to sulfites. Requires refrigeration between 2°C and 8°C to maintain chemical stability. Clinical administration must be timed precisely relative to cytotoxic drug infusion to ensure efficacy.