Vantin and Acute kidney failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acute kidney failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Vantin (cefpodoxime proxetil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acute kidney failure when taking Vantin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 775 people who have side effects when taking Vantin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vantin?

Vantin has active ingredients of cefpodoxime proxetil. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 788 Vantin users. Check the latest studies of Vantin.

What is Acute kidney failure?

Acute kidney failure is found to be associated with 2,836 drugs and 4,493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acute kidney failure.

On Jul, 25, 2026

775 people reported to have side effects when taking Vantin.
Among them, 47 people (6.06%) have Acute kidney failure.

Could Vantin cause Acute kidney failure?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Vantin when they have Acute kidney failure? *

What is the gender of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Vantin? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Acute kidney failure when taking Vantin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vantin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acute kidney failure? *

Pain: 10 people, 21.28%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 9 people, 19.15%
Injury: 8 people, 17.02%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 17.02%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 17.02%
Renal Injury (kidney injury): 8 people, 17.02%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 14.89%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 7 people, 14.89%
Weakness: 7 people, 14.89%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 7 people, 14.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 7 people, 14.89%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 14.89%
Pain: 5 people, 10.64%
Constipation: 4 people, 8.51%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 8.51%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 8.51%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 3 people, 6.38%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.38%
Infection: 3 people, 6.38%
Gastric Ph Decreased: 3 people, 6.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cefpodoxime proxetil (the active ingredients of Vantin) and Vantin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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