Ciprofloxacin vs Hydromorphone

## Ciprofloxacin vs Hydromorphone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydromorphone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Hydromorphone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Hydromorphone — C17H19NO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Hydromorphone — 285.3380 g/mol.

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