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Vantin Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Vantin (cefpodoxime proxetil) is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, or headache.

The recommended dosages of Vantin and durations of treatment for adults and adolescents 12 and older depend on the condition being treated. Dose varies from 100-400 mg twice daily, from 7 to 14 days. Vantin may interact with lithium, probenecid, methotrexate, antiviral medicines, cancer medicines, diuretics (water pills), medications that reduce stomach acid, IV antibiotics, medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, or pain or arthritis medicines. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Vantin should be used only when prescribed. This drug passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Vantin (cefpodoxime proxetil) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Vantin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Cefpodoxime proxetil is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below.

Recommended dosages, durations of therapy, and applicable patient populations vary among these infections. Please see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION for specific recommendations. Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (excluding penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing ...

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What is Vantin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Vantin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
  • unusual bleeding or bruising;
  • cough, wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing;
  • fast or pounding heartbeats;
  • feeling like you might pass out;
  • seizure (convulsions);
  • pale or yell...

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What is Vantin Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Vantin Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually every 12 hours or as directed by your doctor.

If you are using the tablet form of this medication, take it with food to help ...

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What is Vantin Consumer Information?

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Related Resources for Vantin

© Vantin Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Vantin Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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