Ciprofloxacin vs Fluoxetine

## Ciprofloxacin vs Fluoxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Ciprofloxacin** and **Fluoxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Ciprofloxacin**: Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Fluoxetine — 1-3 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol.

**Type**: Ciprofloxacin — Small molecule; Fluoxetine — Small molecule.