Forgen 500mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Cefpirome (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Cephalosporins
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Cephalosporins: 4th generation
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	687

FAQ

Can the use of Forgen 500mg cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Forgen 500mg can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Forgen 500mg takes to work?

Usually, Forgen 500mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Forgen 500mg?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

What if you forget to take Forgen Injection?

If you miss a dose of Forgen 500mg, consult your doctor.

Forgen 500mg Injection Reviews

Forgen 500mg is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, urinary tract, and blood. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.

Forgen 500mg is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.

Some people may develop side effects like rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhea, or local redness, and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your condition. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How Forgen 500mg Injection Works

Forgen 500mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to Use Forgen 500mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Forgen 500mg Injection

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Forgen 500mg works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Forgen 500mg usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Forgen 500mg Injection

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Forgen 500mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Forgen 500mg does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Forgen 500mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Forgen 500mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Forgen 500mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Forgen 500mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Forgen 500mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Forgen 500mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Your doctor has prescribed Forgen 500mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.