Amoxicillin vs Norfloxacin

## Amoxicillin vs Norfloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Amoxicillin** and **Norfloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

**Norfloxacin**: Second-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol.

**Type**: Amoxicillin — Small molecule; Norfloxacin — Small molecule.