User:Mr. Ibrahem/Cefpodoxime

Cefpodoxime, sold under the brand name Vantin among others, is an antibiotic used to treat middle ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vaginal yeast infections, abdominal pain, and headache. Other side effects may include allergic reactions and Clostridioides difficile infection. While there is no evidence of harm with use in pregnancy, such use has not been well studied. It is a third-generation cephalosporin and works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall.

Cefpodoxime was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1989. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 20 tablets of 200 mg costs about 36 USD as of 2021.