Drug details

Vantin (cefpodoxmine proxetil)

type of Cephalosporins, 3rd Generation

Vantin (cefpodoxime proxetil) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Vantin is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• nervousness,
• stomach pain,
• dry mouth,
• anxiety,
• back pain,
• muscle pain,
• stuffy nose,
• gas,
• numbness or tingly feeling,
• stiff or tight muscles,
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips,
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth,
• spinning sensation,
• tired feeling,
• bloating,
• nightmares,
• feeling restless or hyperactive,
• itching or skin rash, or
• vaginal itching or discharge.
• strange dreams,
• flushing (warmth or redness under your skin),
• diaper rash in an infant taking liquid cefpodoxime,

The following drugs are related to Vantin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Rocephin (ceftriaxone)