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Cefogen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefogen have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cefogen is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefogen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefogen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefogen's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Cefogen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Cefogen have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefogen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefogen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefogen is used -
Is the use of Cefogen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefogen safely.
Is the use of Cefogen safe during breastfeeding?
Cefogen is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefogen on the Kidneys?
Cefogen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefogen on the Liver?
Cefogen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefogen on the Heart?
Cefogen is not harmful for the heart.
Cefogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefogen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefogen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefogen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefogen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefogen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefogen
It is safe to take Cefogen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefogen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefogen.
No, Cefogen does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefogen.
Yes, Cefogen can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
Yes, Cefogen has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Cefogen can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Yes, Cefogen covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefogen.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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