Vantin
Utilized to target bacterial infections to alleviate symptoms.
Strengths: 100 · 200mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Orelox
- Therapeutic class
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Cephalosporin
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Precautions and warnings
complete the full course of treatment; report any signs of allergic reaction
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; vaginal fungal infection
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to target bacterial infections to alleviate symptoms.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
2–4 hours
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
antacids; probenecid
- Age restrictions
Dosage varies by weight and age.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile infection — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Vantin is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin that disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis, resulting in cell death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: No evidence of teratogenicity; use only if required. Breastfeeding: Present in breast milk; use with caution.
Vantin
Utilized to target bacterial infections to alleviate symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cefpodoxime
- Listed indication(s): Respiratory Tract Infection, Cystitis, Uncomplicated Skin Infections
Usually available as
- 60 tablets - 100 mg169-100-mg-4465
- 30 tablets - 200 mg169-200-mg-1572