Captopril vs Ciprofloxacin

Captopril vs Ciprofloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Captopril and Ciprofloxacin.

Mechanism of Action

Captopril: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

Ciprofloxacin: Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3.

Molecular Weight: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol.

Type: Captopril — Small molecule; Ciprofloxacin — Small molecule.