Choragon Information
Choragon, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Female Infertility. Other than this, Choragon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Choragon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Choragon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Choragon go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Choragon has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Choragon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Choragon related warnings section.
The section on Choragon contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Choragon may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Choragon is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Choragon Benefits & Uses
Choragon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Female Infertility
Other Benefits
Choragon Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Female) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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Choragon Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Choragon is used -
Mild
- Headache
- Swelling of Breast in Male
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- पेट दर्द
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Itching or burning
- Breast pain
- Diarrhoea
- पेट की गैस
Choragon Related Warnings
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Is the use of Choragon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Choragon. If you are pregnant, do not take Choragon without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Choragon safe during breastfeeding?
Choragon can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Choragon on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Choragon on kidney, information on safety of Choragon for kidney is unavailable.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Choragon on the Liver?
Information about safety of Choragon for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Choragon on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Choragon on heart. So it is not known whether taking Choragon will cause side effects on heart or not.
Unknown
Severe Interaction of Choragon with Other Drugs
Choragon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Choragon Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Choragon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Drug Allergies
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Migraine
- Bleeding
- Prostate Cancer
Frequently asked Questions about Choragon
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Is this Choragon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Choragon has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Choragon since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Choragon only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Choragon is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Choragon Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Choragon
There is no information on the effects of taking Choragon with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Choragon
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Choragon with alcohol.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Choragon
Question about 7 years ago
Can I take Choragon without consulting a doctor?
Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician
No, Choragon is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Choragon cause bloating?
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Yes, Choragon might cause bloating. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of bloating is unknown.
Question almost 7 years ago
Is Choragon a steroid?
Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine
No, Choragon is not a steroid. It contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is also known as pregnancy hormone and it belongs to the class of drugs known as gonadotropins.
Question about 7 years ago
Can Choragon cause nausea and vomiting?
Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician
Rarely, Choragon causes nausea and vomiting. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If nausea and vomiting persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Question about 7 years ago
What is Choragon?
Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician
Choragon is a brand name of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and it comes in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as gonadotropins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of delayed puberty in males associated with hypogonadism, male infertility due to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and prepubertal cryptorchidism. It is also used in the treatment of female infertility (anovulatory infertility).
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 241
