Vantin (Generic)

Vantin (Cefpodoxime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for treating a range of infections provoked by bacteria, such as: pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, as well as ear, throat and urinary tract infections. The drug destroys bacteria by preventing the formation of cell walls and tearing them. The antibiotic is not used to treat cold, flue and other viral diseases.

The medicine is also known as Cefpodoxime, Cefotop, C-Doxim and Simplicef.

Vantin is produced by Pfizer, and it is one of the widespread and best selling drugs of the company.