Compare ceftriaxone vs. Vantin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is good for treating many bacterial infections, but it is only available as an injectable, so it is usually only used in a hospital or doctor's office.
Treats bacterial infections.
Vantin (cefpodoxime) is good for treating many bacterial infections and it works best if you take the full course without stopping.
Upsides
- Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is available as a generic.
- It is good at treating many types of bacterial infections.
- People usually have few side effects when taking it.
- Used to treat many types of bacterial infections.
- Available in two different forms: tablet and liquid suspension.
- People usually have few side effects when taking it.
- Vantin (cefpodoxime) is available as a generic.
- The suspension may be taken with or without food.
Downsides
- Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is only available as an injectable.
- If you have to take Rocephin (ceftriaxone) at home, your doctor will have to place a small tube into your skin, and either you or a nurse will inject the medicine.
- If you're taking Rocephin (ceftriaxone) at home, you have to store it in the fridge, and a nurse might have to see you often to do blood tests.
- You might not be able to use Rocephin (ceftriaxone) if you've had problems with your large intestine or gallbladder.
- If you're on blood thinners, let your doctor know. Vantin (cefpodoxime) can interact with your medications and make you more likely to bleed.
- You can't take antacids within 2 hours of this drug.
- Vantin (cefpodoxime) can affect certain lab tests, let all your healthcare providers know that you're taking Vantin (cefpodoxime).
Used for
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Ear infections
- Skin infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Gonorrhea
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Blood infections
- Bone and joint infection
- Abdominal infection
- Meningitis
- Prevention of infection after surgery
- Acute otitis media
- Chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial exacerbation
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Gonorrhea
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infection
Dosage forms
- Injection
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Lowest price
$17.01
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Side effects
4possible side effects
- High platelets5%
- Diarrhea3%
- Abnormal liver tests3%
- Rash2%
5possible side effects
- Diarrhea7%
- Nausea3%
- Diaper rash/fungal skin rash2%
- Other skin rashes2%
- Vomiting2%
Risks and risk factors
- Allergic reaction
- Allergic to antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins)
- Diarrhea
- Low blood count
- Gallbladder problems
- History of gallbladder disease
- Severe kidney problems
- Child
- Pancreas problems
- Severe illness
- Receiving TPN: nutrition given through a vein
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reaction
- Allergy to antibiotics
- New infection
- Taking Vantin (cefpodoxime) for a long time
- Kidney problems
- Kidney problems
- Kidney disease
- Hemodialysis