CEFOTAN vs ZEMDRI

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and ZEMDRI 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	ZEMDRI
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	PLAZOMICIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Cipla
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Escherichia Coli Infections, Pyelonephritis, Urinary Tract Infections

cefotan zemdri

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

PLAZOMICIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Cipla

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Escherichia Coli Infections, Pyelonephritis, Urinary Tract Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Zemdri?

By our independent rating, Cefotan scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Zemdri. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefotan and Zemdri?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Zemdri contains Plazomicin Sulfate — 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.