Vantin and Ipf - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ipf is reported as a side effect among people who take Vantin (cefpodoxime proxetil), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Faslodex, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ipf 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 Ipf?

Ipf is found to be associated with 2,060 drugs and 2,253 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ipf.

On Dec, 16, 2025

775 people reported to have side effects when taking Vantin.
Among them, 8 people (1.03%) have Ipf.

Among these 8 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ipf when taking Vantin? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Ipf when taking Vantin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vantin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ipf? *

Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 7 people, 87.50%
Exposed Bone In Jaw: 7 people, 87.50%
Fever: 7 people, 87.50%
Gastric Polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane): 7 people, 87.50%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 7 people, 87.50%
Gastritis Erosive (a break in the surface layer of the membrane lining the stomach with infection): 7 people, 87.50%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 7 people, 87.50%
Gums - Swollen: 7 people, 87.50%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 7 people, 87.50%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 87.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 3 people, 37.50%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 12.50%
Asthma: 1 person, 12.50%

* 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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