Alternatives to plazomicin
3 same-class SPL records vs plazomicin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Zemdri
About plazomicin
Zemdri is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat complicated urinary tract infections.
Used for: Zemdri treats complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) in adults, including kidney infections (pyelonephritis). It is for infections caused by certain bacteria like Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Because there is not much information on how safe and effective Zemdri is, use it only when other treatments are not an option.
3 Aminoglycoside Antibiotic peers (wide set)
amikacin
RxAmikin
Amikacin treats serious infections caused by bacteria. This includes infections in the blood, lungs, bones, joints, brain, skin, and abdomen. It can also treat burns, post-surgery infections, and complicated urinary tract infections.
gentamicin
RxGaramycin
Gentamicin treats serious infections caused by certain bacteria. This includes infections in the blood, brain (meningitis), urinary tract, lungs, stomach area, skin, bone, and soft tissues. It can also treat bacterial infections in newborns.
tobramycin
RxTobi, Nebcin
Tobramycin treats serious infections caused by bacteria. This includes infections in the blood, lungs, brain (meningitis), belly, skin, bones, and urinary tract. It is used when other antibiotics might not work or are too harmful.
plazomicin vs amikacin & gentamicin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Acute Kidney Injury" shows the widest count spread between plazomicin and amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin in this extract (998-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | plazomicin | amikacin | gentamicin | tobramycin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Kidney Injury | 1 | - | 999 | 721 |
| Antibiotic Level Above Therapeutic | 1 | - | - | - |
| Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased | 1 | - | - | - |
| Drug Effect Less Than Expected | 1 | - | - | - |
| Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage | 1 | - | - | - |
| Renal Failure | 1 | - | 604 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
plazomicin peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 3 Rx SPL records in this peer set (3 total). Class inventory for Aminoglycoside Antibiotic: 4 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reading a wide Aminoglycoside Antibiotic peer set (3 records)
plazomicin (Zemdri) sits in a wide Aminoglycoside Antibiotic peer set (3 of 3 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for plazomicin: Zemdri treats complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) in adults, including kidney infections (pyelonephritis).
Top FAERS reaction fields for plazomicin total 6 reports across 6 reactions, set beside amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for plazomicin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Zemdri SPL strings.
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