CEFOTAN vs CEPTAZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and CEPTAZ are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CEFOTAN	CEPTAZ
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$111.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFTAZIDIME
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotan ceptaz

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$111.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFTAZIDIME

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Ceptaz?

Cefotan and Ceptaz are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cefotan and Ceptaz?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Ceptaz contains Ceftazidime — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.