Cefogen: A Brand of Cefuroxime for Injection

What it is

Cefogen is a brand of cefuroxime, a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

What it's used for

Cefogen is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including lower respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia), urinary tract infections, skin and skin-structure infections, and others as directed by a doctor.

How it's taken

Cefogen is available as a 750 mg powder for injection, which is typically given intravenously or intramuscularly by a healthcare professional. The usual adult dose ranges from 750 mg to 1.5 grams every 8 hours for 5 to 10 days, but your doctor will determine the exact regimen based on your infection.

Common side effects

Common side effects include local reactions like thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein) at the injection site, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea, and hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions).

Important cautions

Cefogen should not be used in patients with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics. Caution is needed in patients with penicillin allergy due to possible cross-reactivity. If an allergic reaction occurs, the drug should be stopped. Pseudomembranous colitis may occur during or after treatment.

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