Choragon: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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 Dosage & How to Take
Choragon Side Effects
Choragon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Choragon with Other Drugs
Choragon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Choragon
Choragon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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)	Disease: Female Infertility Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: During mid cycle
Adult(Male)	Disease: Male Hypogonadism Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Choragon Related Warnings

Is the use of Choragon safe for pregnant women?

Choragon should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

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 research, there are no known side effects of Choragon on kidneys.

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

Ganirelix

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

Is this Choragon habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Choragon is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Choragon will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Choragon is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Choragon for mental disorders.

No

Choragon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Choragon

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Choragon together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Choragon

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Choragon with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Choragon

Question about 5 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 5 years ago

How to take Choragon?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart or kidney diseases, epilepsy, migraine, and asthma.

Question over 5 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).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Choragon work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Choragon contains human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is a hormone similar to luteinizing hormone (LH). It works differently in males and females. In males, it works by stimulating the production of testosterone through inducing interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of the testis which helps in infertility and brings puberty. In females Choragon works by stimulating the production of progesterone through corpus luteum of the ovary.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Choragon cause anxiety?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Choragon might cause anxiety (restlessness). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of anxiety (restlessness) is unknown.