CEFUROXIME SODIUM vs CEPTAZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFUROXIME SODIUM 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	CEFUROXIME SODIUM	CEPTAZ
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$111.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFUROXIME SODIUM	CEFTAZIDIME
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefuroxime sodium ceptaz

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$111.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFUROXIME SODIUM

CEFTAZIDIME

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefuroxime Sodium or Ceptaz?

By our independent rating, Ceptaz scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Cefuroxime Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefuroxime Sodium and Ceptaz?

Cefuroxime Sodium contains Cefuroxime Sodium, 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.