Ciprofloxacin vs Enalapril

Ciprofloxacin vs Enalapril: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between Ciprofloxacin and Enalapril.

Mechanism of Action

Ciprofloxacin: Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

Enalapril: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

Molecular Weight: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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