Hydrochlorothiazide vs Moxifloxacin

## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Moxifloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Hydrochlorothiazide** and **Moxifloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

**Moxifloxacin**: Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with enhanced anaerobic activity.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Moxifloxacin — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Moxifloxacin — C21H24FN3O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Moxifloxacin — 401.4350 g/mol.

**Type**: Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule; Moxifloxacin — Small molecule.