Coenzyme M

Identification

Summary

Coenzyme M is a uroprotective agent used for the reduction and prophylaxis of oxazaphosphorine-induced toxicity in the urinary tract.

Brand Names
Uromitexan
Generic Name
Coenzyme M
DrugBank Accession Number
DB09110
Background

Coenzyme M (commonly known by its salt form, Mesna) is a synthetic sulfhydryl (thiol) compound and is used for prophylaxis of Ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide induced hemorrhagic cystitis.2

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 142.197
Monoisotopic: 141.975835438
Chemical Formula
C2H6O3S2
Synonyms
  • 2-Mercaptoethane
  • 2-Mercaptoethanesulfonate
  • 2-mercaptoethanesulfonic acid
  • 2-mercaptoethanesulphonic acid
  • 2-mercaptoethylsulfonate
  • 2-sulfanylethylsulfonate
  • Coenzima M
  • Coenzym M
  • CoM
  • HS-CoM
  • reduced coenzyme M
  • reduced CoM
  • β-mercaptoethanesulfonic acid

Pharmacology

Indication

Mesna is a uroprotective agent and is used prophylactically to reduce ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide induced hemorrhagic cystitis.2

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Prophylaxis ofHemorrhagic cystitis caused by cyclophosphamide••• •••••
Prophylaxis ofHemorrhagic cystitis caused by ifosfamide••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Mesna binds to and inactivates acrolein there by preventing or reducing bladder problems

Mechanism of action

A metabolite called acrolein is produced when ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide are metabolized. This metabolite concentrates in the bladder and causes cell death via upregulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and activates inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) which leads to production of nitric oxide (NO). Both ROS and NO produce products which are detrimental to lipids, proteins and DNA strands. Furthermore, ROS stimulate gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α AND IL-1β. Acrolein may also lead to ulceration of the bladder urothelium. Mesna protects against cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide induced hemorrhagic cystitis by binding to their toxic metabolites. Mesna is metabolized to dimesna and excreted by the kidneys. Glutathione dihydrogenase acts on the reabsorbed portion and produces free sulfhydryl groups. These free sulfhydryl groups bind acrolein in the bladder, allowing effective excretion and prevention of toxic effects.1 In addition, Mesna binds to and detoxifies a urotoxic ifosfamide metabolite called 4-hydroxy-ifosfamide.

Absorption

Peak plasma concentrations were reached within 1.5-4 hours for free mesna, and 3-7 hours for total mesna following oral administration. The average oral bioavailability is 58% for free mesna and 89% for total mesna. Food has no effect on the urinary availability of mesna.

Volume of distribution

Vd = 0.652 ± 0.242 L/Kg after intravenous administration of mesna.

Protein binding

Total plasma mesna is 28% protein bound.3

Metabolism

Mesna undergoes rapid oxidation to mesna disulfide (dimesna) which is its major metabolite.

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Route of elimination

Within 24 hours, approximately 32% of administered dose is eliminated in the urine as mesna while 33% is eliminated as dimesna.

Half-life

The elimination half-life is 0.36 hours for mesna and 1.17 hours for dimesna.

Clearance

Plasma clearance of mesna = 1.23 L/h/kg

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Toxicity

The following adverse events were most common (>10%) when mesna was administered with ifosfamide: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, leukopenia, anorexia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, granulocytopenia, asthenia, headache, alopecia, and somnolence. Hypersensitivity reactions and dermatologic toxicity may occur in patients taking mesna; therefore, if either reaction occurs, mesna should be discontinued and patient should be provided with supportive care.

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Not Available
Food Interactions
  • No food interactions are expected.

Products

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
MesnaNR7O1405Q919767-45-4XOGTZOOQQBDUSI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
International/Other Brands
Mistabron / Mistabronco
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousBaxter Healthcare Corporation1988-12-30Not applicableUS flag
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousBaxter Healthcare Corporation1988-12-30Not applicableUS flag
Mesna for InjectionSolution100 mg / mLIntravenousFresenius Kabi2002-08-22Not applicableCanada flag
MesnexInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousBaxter Healthcare Corporation1988-12-30Not applicableUS flag
MesnexTablet, film coated400 mg/1OralBaxter Healthcare Corporation2002-03-21Not applicableUS flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousTeva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.2002-05-012020-10-31US flag
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousSagent Pharmaceuticals2010-12-01Not applicableUS flag
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousMylan Institutional2012-04-032016-09-30US flag
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousBedford Pharmaceuticals2004-01-092012-07-31US flag
MesnaInjection, solution100 mg/1mLIntravenousHikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.2004-02-23Not applicableUS flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
IFEX and MESNEXMesna (100 mg/1mL) + Ifosfamide (1 g/20mL)KitIntravenousE.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.2009-06-012010-06-30US flag
IFEX and MESNEXMesna (100 mg/1mL) + Ifosfamide (1 g/20mL)KitIntravenousE.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.2009-06-012010-06-30US flag
IFEX and MESNEXMesna (100 mg/1mL) + Ifosfamide (3 g/60mL)KitIntravenousE.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.2009-06-012010-03-31US flag
Ifosfamide and MesnaMesna (100 mg/1mL) + Ifosfamide (3 g/60mL)KitIntravenousTeva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.2012-09-262012-09-26US flag
Ifosfamide and MesnaMesna (100 mg/1mL) + Ifosfamide (1 g/20mL)KitIntravenousTeva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.2012-09-262012-09-26US flag

Categories

ATC Codes
R05CB05 — MesnaV03AF01 — Mesna
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organosulfonic acids. These are compounds containing the sulfonic acid group, which has the general structure RS(=O)2OH (R is not a hydrogen atom).
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organic acids and derivatives
Class
Organic sulfonic acids and derivatives
Sub Class
Organosulfonic acids and derivatives
Direct Parent
Organosulfonic acids
Alternative Parents
Sulfonyls / Alkanesulfonic acids / Alkylthiols / Organic oxides / Hydrocarbon derivatives
Substituents
Aliphatic acyclic compound / Alkanesulfonic acid / Alkylthiol / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic oxide / Organic oxygen compound / Organosulfonic acid / Organosulfur compound / Sulfonyl
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
thiol, organosulfonic acid (CHEBI:17905)
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
VHD28S0H7F
CAS number
3375-50-6
InChI Key
ZNEWHQLOPFWXOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H6O3S2/c3-7(4,5)2-1-6/h6H,1-2H2,(H,3,4,5)
IUPAC Name
2-sulfanylethane-1-sulfonic acid
SMILES
OS(=O)(=O)CCS

References

General References
  1. Matz EL, Hsieh MH: Review of Advances in Uroprotective Agents for Cyclophosphamide and Ifosfamide-Induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis. Urology. 2016 Aug 23. pii: S0090-4295(16)30458-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.07.030. [Article]
  2. Cutler MJ, Urquhart BL, Velenosi TJ, Meyer Zu Schwabedissen HE, Dresser GK, Leake BF, Tirona RG, Kim RB, Freeman DJ: In vitro and in vivo assessment of renal drug transporters in the disposition of mesna and dimesna. J Clin Pharmacol. 2012 Apr;52(4):530-42. doi: 10.1177/0091270011400414. Epub 2011 Apr 19. [Article]
  3. DynaMed [Link]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0003745
KEGG Compound
C03576
PubChem Compound
598
PubChem Substance
310265029
ChemSpider
578
RxNav
1546354
ChEBI
17905
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1098319
ZINC
ZINC000003831040
PDBe Ligand
COM
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Wikipedia
Coenzyme_M
PDB Entries
1e6v / 1e6y / 1hbn / 1hbo / 1hbu / 1mro / 2c3c / 2c3d / 3m1v / 3m2r
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedTreatmentMultiple Myeloma (MM)1
4Unknown StatusTreatmentExtranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type1
4Unknown StatusTreatmentPleural Effusions1
3Active Not RecruitingTreatmentAnaplastic Ependymoma / Cellular Ependymoma / Clear Cell Ependymoma / Ependymoma / Papillary Ependymoma1
3CompletedTreatmentBrain Neoplasm / Central Nervous System Neoplasm1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
KitIntravenous
SolutionIntravenous400.000 mg
Injection, solutionIntravenous100 mg/1mL
SolutionIntravenous100 mg/1mL
SolutionIntravenous100 mg
Injection, solution, concentrateIntravenous400 mg/4ml
Tablet, film coatedOral400 mg/1
Spray
SolutionNasal; Respiratory (inhalation)5 g
SolutionParenteral400.000 mg
Injection, solutionIntravenous; Parenteral400 MG/4ML
SolutionIntravenous1 g/10ml
SolutionIntravenous100 mg / mL
SolutionIntravenous5 g/50ml
SolutionIntravenous; Oral100 mg / mL
Tablet, coated400 MG
Tablet, coated600 MG
InjectionIntravenous
SolutionIntravenous
Tablet, film coatedOral
Solution100 mg/1ml
Injection, solution400 mg/4ml
Injection, solutionIntravenous400 mg/4ml
SolutionIntravenous400 mg
LiquidIntravenous; Oral100 mg / amp
InjectionIntravenous100.0 mg/ml
Tablet, film coatedOral400 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral600 mg
Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility12.7 mg/mLALOGPS
logP-1.5ALOGPS
logP-0.4Chemaxon
logS-1ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)-1.2Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area54.37 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count2Chemaxon
Refractivity29.13 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability12.54 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings0Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (2 TMS)GC-MSsplash10-00e9-7960000000-d0e9fc5f5629ba893d57
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-08i0-9100000000-17bded3f4e78114bc0d3
GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSGC-MSsplash10-00e9-7960000000-d0e9fc5f5629ba893d57
GC-MS Spectrum - GC-EI-TOFGC-MSsplash10-052u-2900000000-51cd7c5f2497db0c7a15
GC-MS Spectrum - GC-EI-TOFGC-MSsplash10-004m-7970000000-a5c3c33a78b251bdd12c
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9400000000-f69174f630c88b6e6c0b
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000x-5900000000-0bf6463893e4913de968
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9000000000-b6d1456d50b9c041f93b
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9300000000-b4a041867633eb575b7a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-03e9-9200000000-815b3c000bfb4d12b191
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-9000000000-c9d4992bb982cbbdf7aa
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-03di-9000000000-aa1854eed91225bde8c3
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-119.5555904
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-125.966385
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+128.0002
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+135.97227
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Drug created at September 17, 2015 21:16 / Updated at April 22, 2024 14:29