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Cefogram 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Cefogram 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefogram 500 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cefogram 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cefogram 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefogram 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefogram 500 Injection related warnings talks about Cefogram 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cefogram 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefogram 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cefogram 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefogram 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefogram 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cefogram 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefogram is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefogram 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Cefogram as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Cefogram 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefogram may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefogram 500 Injection on the Liver?
Cefogram may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefogram 500 Injection on the Heart?
Cefogram is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefogram 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefogram 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefogram 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefogram 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefogram 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefogram 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefogram 500 Injection
It is safe to take Cefogram 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefogram 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Cefogram 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Cefogram can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Cefogram is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Rarely Cefogram can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Cefogram and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Avoid taking Cefogram with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
