Ciprofloxacin vs Venlafaxine

## Ciprofloxacin vs Venlafaxine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Venlafaxine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Venlafaxine — 5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Venlafaxine — C17H27NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Venlafaxine — 277.4020 g/mol.

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