Vantin 200 mg

Vantin is a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed in treatment of respiratory tract caused by Streptococcus and also of gonorrhea and ano-rectal infections.

Vantin is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic of cephalosporin group with bactericidal effect. It is active against many gram positive, aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.

Precautions:
Vantin is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby though it is important to notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you have kidney or colitis or other intestinal diseases in history. This medication may cause false positive result in urine glucose tests.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Vantin should be prescribed with cautiousness in patients how had allergy to penicillin antibiotics in history.

Side effects:
Most common possible side effects besides allergy (hives, rash, swelling of face and tongue) are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough, wheezing, unusual bleeding or bruising, seizure, jaundice. In rare cases rash, itching, transient temporary moderate increase of liver transaminases and phosphotase activity.

Drug interaction:
Medications blocking histamine H2-receptors (Ranitidine and others), antacids (aluminum hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate) diminish Vantin effect.

Missed dose:
If you missed a dose of Vantin take it as soon as you remember in case it is almost time of your next dose. Skip the next dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not take up extra dose of the medication to compensate the missed dose.

Overdose:
Symptoms of overdose may be nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Seek for immediate medical help if you have serious signs listed above.