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Vantin (CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL)

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Vantin (generic name: CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL) is a Cephalosporin Antibacterial Small molecule drug developed by Pfizer. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1992) for Acute Moraxella catarrhalis bronchitis, Acute bacterial bronchitis, Acute bacterial sinusitis.

Vantin, also known as cefpodoxime, is a small molecule that inhibits bacterial penicillin-binding protein. It has been studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including blistering distal dactylitis, diarrhea, and sinusitis.

At a glance

Generic nameCEFPODOXIME PROXETIL
SponsorPfizer
Drug classCephalosporin Antibacterial
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1992

Approved indications

Common side effects

Drug interactions

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Vantin

What is Vantin?

Vantin (CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL) is a Cephalosporin Antibacterial drug developed by Pfizer, indicated for Acute Moraxella catarrhalis bronchitis, Acute bacterial bronchitis, Acute bacterial sinusitis.

What is Vantin used for?

Vantin is indicated for Acute Moraxella catarrhalis bronchitis, Acute bacterial bronchitis, Acute bacterial sinusitis, Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Acute gonococcal cervicitis.

Who makes Vantin?

Vantin is developed and marketed by Pfizer.

What is the generic name of Vantin?

CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Vantin.

What drug class is Vantin in?

Vantin belongs to the Cephalosporin Antibacterial class. See all Cephalosporin Antibacterial drugs at /class/cephalosporin-antibacterial.

When was Vantin approved?

Vantin was first approved on 1992.

What development phase is Vantin in?

Vantin is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Vantin?

Common side effects of Vantin include Diarrhea, Diaper rash/Fungal skin rash, Vomiting, Nausea, Vaginal Fungal Infections, Vulvovaginal Infections.

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